Alokli Audio ClipsHere's some sound bytes from past Alokli performances. These clips demonstrate a wide range of styles, from relaxed social dancing to aggressive war dances and intense ritual music. Each is a small sample of music that in Africa may go on for hours or days depending on the occasion, always accompanied by dancing and singing. Check out our Dances Page for more about these musical styles. These recordings are live and usually outdoors so the sound quality is sketchy, but we hope you enjoy listening.
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The Garland Handbook of African Music is comprised of essays from The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: Volume 1, Africa, (1997). Revised and updated, the essays offer detailed, regional studies of the different musical cultures of Africa and examine the ways in which music helps to define the identity of this particular area. Part One provides an in-depth introduction to Africa. Part Two focuses on issues and processes, such as notation and oral tradition, dance in communal life, and intellectual property. Part Three focuses on the different regions, countries, and cultures of Africa with selected regional case studies. The second edition has been expanded to include exciting new scholarship that has been conducted since the first edition was published. Questions for Critical Thinking at the end of each major section guide and focus attention on what musical and cultural issues arise when one studies the music of Africa -- issues that might not occur in the study of other musics of the world. An accompanying audio compact disc offers musical examples of some of the music of Africa.
Ruth Stone is Associate Vice Provost for Research and Laura Boulton Professor in the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology and the African Studies Program at Indiana University, Bloomington.
Established in 1991 the African Music Archive contains a unique collection of modern African music on records of various formats (including shellac and vinyl records, audio and video cassettes, CDs and DVDs). The archive currently holds around 18,000 sound recordings, some of which date back to the 1940s.
The archive hosts music from all African countries. The collection continues to be built up through donations and acquisitions. Additionally, thousands of newspaper clippings (articles, reports, interviews, record reviews, etc.) offer a large pool of background material that can be consulted on site. Beyond its academic work, the AMA sees itself as an institution that wants to make information on African music accessible to a broader public.
Every year, Dr. Chuck Davis journeys to Africa to "sit at the feet of the elders." His research on the history, music and dance of specific cultural groups enables him to choreograph African American interpretations of authentic material from Africa. Videos includes "Lamban," a Griot or historian's dance from the Old Mali Empire, circa 13th century, and "Isicathulo," a gum boot dance of the Shona, Ndebele and Zulu people in Southern Africa. Lessons feature an African folktale that is told on the audio, as well as chants, proverbs, Kwanzaa, and ways to develop leadership through dance. This unit is grounded in the universal themes of Enduring Values and The Human Family.
Dance video footage courtesy of Chuck Davis and African American Dance Ensemble. Storytelling video and audio recording of "Girl on the Rock" courtesy of Andrew Tracey and Paul Tracey. Audio of traditional music courtesy of the International Library of African Music, Rhodes University, South Africa.
Visit the undergraduate and graduate pages for course requirements for specific programs. For information on the current semester's course offerings, schedules, room locations and registration, please visit the Student Information System (SIS).
MUS 0001 Introduction to World Music. Exploration of diverse musical traditions around the world. Musical systems, musical instruments, lives of musicians, social settings of performance, music, and culture. Previous musical training not required.
MUS 0003 Introduction to Western Music. Introduction to selected forms and genres of Western music. Emphasis on analytical listening and cultural critique through guided examinations of both the formal organization and the social/cultural background of a wide range of musical styles. Previous musical training not required.
MUS 0005 Introduction to Music Theory and Musicianship. Exploration of the basics of music theory, including notation, rhythm, scales, intervals, chords, and form. Introduction to ear training, sight singing, and keyboard skills. Musical systems both inside and outside Western notated tradition covered.
MUS 0007 Introduction to Piano. Class piano for beginners and other musicians who want to develop basic piano skills. Taught in the computer lab; maximum twelve students per class. Pass/Fail only; 0 credits. May only be taken once.
MUS 0009 Private Lessons No Credit. Private lessons for voice or an instrument. Broad range of styles including Classical, Jazz, Rock, Klezmer, Eastern European, Middle Eastern, Arab, North African, Mediterranean, Indian and Japanese vocal and instrumental music. New students must consult the Coordinator of Applied Music for details before beginning lessons. Extra tuition per semester is charged for this course. Applications for scholarships are due the first week of each semester and include scholarships for music majors or minors, financial aid, and ensemble scholarships.
MUS 0009 Private Lessons. Private lessons for voice or an instrument. Broad range of styles including Classical, Jazz, Rock, Klezmer, Eastern European, Middle Eastern, Arab, North African, Mediterranean, Indian and Japanese vocal and instrumental music. New students must consult the Coordinator of Applied Music for details before beginning lessons. Extra tuition per semester is charged for this course. Applications for scholarships are due the first week of each semester and include scholarships for music majors or minors, financial aid, and ensemble scholarships.
MUS 0011 Sound and Structure. Integrated approach to music theory and musicianship, with emphasis placed on rhythm, timbre, and harmony. Exploration of musical structure through theoretical, analytical, creative, and critical perspectives on a diverse repertoire of styles, compositional eras, and music traditions. Includes a lab to develop aural skills and put theoretical knowledge into practice. Recommendations: Music 10, placement through the Music Theory Assessment (offered every Fall), or permission of department theory coordinator.
MUS 0012 Music Scholarship at Tufts. Overview of the musical humanities, focusing on the subjects and resources uniquely offered by Tufts Music Department. Exposure to the full gamut of musical disciplines through dynamic classroom visits from our diverse faculty. Conduct in-depth critical research and analysis of topics of personal interest. Techniques of scholarship including utilizing sources, fieldwork, libraries, and databases; as well as methods for academic citation, formatting, and argumentation. One 2.5-hour classroom seminar session and one 50-minute lab.
MUS 0014 Introduction To Songwriting and Arranging. Songwriting and arranging fundamentals. Composition and arrangement of songs in many styles and genres while building skills in tonal and modal chord vocabularies, melody, notation, form, instrumentation, voicing, and aural skills. Prerequisite: MUS 5 or basic understanding of harmony, scales, modes, triads and seventh chords, and notation. Students present their work in an informal concert setting but do not necessarily need to perform themselves.
MUS 0015 Introduction to Theory and Analysis Of Popular Music. A study of the structure and forms used in popular music through score analysis, transcription, and aural skills. Focus includes the innovation and development within specific genres, as well as their shared common practices. Genres studied will include: rhythm and blues, soul, funk, hip-hop, rock, folk, musical theater numbers, and ballads from the 30's -50's. Recommendations: MUS 5 or consent.
MUS 0017 Composition for Film. (Cross-listed as FMS 67) Introduction to composing music for a variety of visual media, including film, video games, and advertising. Access to the music lab where students produce their work hands on. Recommendations: Working knowledge of notation and sequencing software (such as Finale or Sibelius and DigitalPerformer or Pro Tools) helpful. Music 5 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
MUS 0021 American Music. A historical and cultural overview of American art music from the founding of the United States to the present day with close readings of representative works. Intended for undergraduate music majors. Recommendations: MUS 10 or permission of instructor.
MUS 0022 History of African American Music. (Cross-listed as AFR 39 and AMER 39) The development of black music and aesthetics in the United States from the antebellum period to the present. Materials include the music and appropriate literature representing the composed, folk, and popular traditions.
MUS 0023 History of Rock 'n' Roll. An examination of sociocultural meaning and musical structure in rock 'n' roll and related idioms of popular music. Emergence of the idiom in context of the history of American music. Connections among various styles and major artists. Impact of technology and the music industry.
MUS 0025 History of Blues. Origins, development, and regional styles; downhome blues, classic blues, and urban blues; vocal and instrumental traditions and innovations. Emphasis on such major figures as Bessie Smith, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, and B.B. King. 152ee80cbc
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