The Music of Guinea

Department - PERC
Offered - Fall
Course number - PSW-342

A study of music and culture from the Mande Empire with a special focus on the Malink'e, Sousou, and Baga people of Guinea, West Africa. Study concepts integral to African performance traditions will be taught with an emphasis on hand drumming, dancing, and singing will be included as well.

Credits: 2
Course Chair: John Ramsay
Prerequisites: None
Required of: None
Electable by: All