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Worlds of with Mark H Wilson m-f 10:30 to 11:20

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An Introduction to the Music of the World's Peoples

MUSIC 117 Cultures • 5 CR Introduces traditional and from around the world. Through lecture, discussion, assignments, and attending world music concerts, students explore music styles and concepts and the ways in which music functions as part of society in cultures throughout the world. College level reading and writing recommended.

Exams and Quizzes You will have three short papers due, One is the above Musical Autobiography and the others are two reviews of concerts I have asked you to attend.

At the end of every other week you will have a short quiz where I will ask you to identify the music we have studied and then write a paragraph or two about the musical example.

Attendance and Participation Attendance will constitute a very important part of your evaluation. The second most important part will be your bi-weekly quizzes. The third part of your grade will be your reviews and Musical Autobiographies.

Grading Guidelines Autobiography (20%); 2 performance review (20%); 6 listening quizzes (30%); ; attendance and participation in class (30%).

Professor Andrew Weintraub, of the University of Pittsburg, has established a platform for the inquiry that I do not feel I can improve upon. So I have quoted his approach and ask you to take his lead in discovery the music you have experienced and are about to.

“Musical Autobiography This writing assignment is an account of your musical enculturation --defined in your textbook (p. 76) as "the process of learning one's culture gradually during childhood"-- taking into account both formal and informal musical activities (c. 3 pages, double- spaced and typed). Consider the following broad questions: do you think music plays a part in determining who you are, what you know about the world, and the way you live your life? The format for this assignment is flexible, but you must consider the following: Where and when were you born and raised? Where are the people who raised you from? What kinds of music do you remember listening to or playing when you were growing up? What kinds of music do you like and why? Who are your favorite artists/groups and why? When and where do you listen to music? How have your musical tastes changed over time, from your earliest musical memories to the present? What, in your opinion, distinguishes good music from bad music? If you play music, discuss your training and influences.

Reports must be typed on white (or light) paper using standard typeface (please, no script or fancy typeface). Use one-inch margins around the text. The quality of written communication is part of the evaluation for each writing assignment. Your essays must be carefully edited for typos and grammatical errors; they should appear clean and neat. If your paper does not conform to these specifications, it will be considered unfinished and returned to you without a grade.” Week 1 January 3rd-6th

1/3/06 Tuesday Introduction to course, First Chapter a. What is the language of Music b. Time, Geography, and Friends and Family; contexts for observing cultures. c. Lenses and prisms; who are you and how do you hear things. First assignment; Musical Autobiography Due Monday 01/09/06 See attachment A d. Reading assignment. pages 1-14 of Worlds of Music J. T. Tilton

01/04/04 Wednesday First Chapter a. Quick review of previous days points b. Affect, Performance, Community, and History c. 4 Components of Music-Culture d. Reading assignment. Pages 15- 24 Starting with A Music-Culture Model: Affect, Performance, Community and History.

01/05/06 Thursday First Chapter a. Quick review b. Activities Involving Music, repertoires of music, Material Culture of Music. c. Ecological Worlds of Music d. Reading assignment 24-32

01/06/06 a. Review of Key Points of the week b. Preview of Music of , , Latin America, North American Navajo & Bosnia c. Similarities and Dissimilarities d. reading assignment pages 87-113 listening CD 1/15 “Agbekor” CD 1/16 Demonstration of elements CD 1/17 'Lambango'

Week 2 January 9th-13th 01/09 Monday a. Generalizations about African Music-Culture b. Divisions of Africa and characteristics of these regions c. Music and Dance of the ; Musical analysis:toward participation d. reading assignment pages 113-127 listening CD 1/18 “Ferocious Wild Bull”

01/10 Tuesday a. review of Postal worker's and and characteristics noted in the EWE pieces b. Mande Jaliya. c. Historical and Social Background, Music-Culture, Elements of performance Lambango d. reading assignment pages 127-142 listening CD 1/19 “Cutting Branches for Shelter” CD 1/20 “Be Ashamed” CD 1/21 “Makala”

01/11 Wedensday a. review Jaliya and Drummer of Dagbon b. Shona music c. BaKa singing

01/12 Thursday a. Review of listening to Agbekor, Jaliya, Mbira music, a Mbo and the drummer of Dagbon b. Review analysis c. Summery

01/13 Friday a. Performance and interview with player Kane Mathis b. North America/Black America reading assigment pages 151-168 Music of Worship, Music of Work

First concert opportunity Erhu (Chinese violin) at Seattle City Hall Thursday January 19th at 12:00 FREE

Performance Review A descriptive and critical review of two concert performances. All students must attend and write a review of two of the four performances you are required to see. The review should mention the date and location of the presentation, instruments used, repertoire played, a description of the audience, and kinds of interaction with the audience. It is very important to relate your description and observations to topics discussed in class. Your impressions and evaluative comments are also important.

Week 3 January 16th-20th 01/16 Monday a. Lenses and Prisms; how we live and express ourselves b. Music of Worship; Amazing Grace CD 1 22 &23 c. Music of Work; CD 1 24 field Holler & “Rosie” CD 2 1 d. assigned reading Music of Play part 1 pages 168- 184 01/ 17 Tuesday a. Music of Play; Blues, Blues and the truth b. Autobiography and the blues c. CD 2 2 “Poor Boy Blues” CD2 3 “She got me walkin” d. reading assignment pages 184-206

01/18 Wednesday a. Meaning of the Blues b. Blues yesterday and today c. CD 2 4 “I need a $100” CD 2 5 “Kokomo Blues” CD 2 6 “From Dark till Dawn” CD 2 7 “You don't Love me” CD 2 8 “Ain't Enough Comin in” 01/19 Thursday a. Blues and the Abstract Truth; assimilation, permutation and transformation b. Ali Farka Toure, the blues and . c. A short listening quiz over the blues and music of Africa.

01/20 Friday a. review of previous week b. watch Great American Masters of Finger Picken by Stefan Grossman c. Reading assignment Music of India 243-250 listening CD 2/20 Engal Kalyanam “our wedding”

Week 4 January 23rd -27th 01/23 Monday a. History Culture and Politics b. Many c. CD 2/20 Engal Kalyanam “our wedding” d. reading 251-255

01/24 Tuesday a. analysis of “our wedding” Humor? Masculinity-femininity b. preparation for “Devi Niye Tunai” c. CD 2/21 “Devi Niye Tunai” d. reading 255- 263 Karnatika Sangeeta: the of South India; the sound world; the Raga

01/25Wedensday a. analysis of “Devi Niye Tunai” singing style b. in class listening to CD 2/21 “Devi Niye Tunai” c. preparation for CD 3/1 “Sarasiruha” d. 264 -268 rhythm; tala, the drummer's art, Carnatic classical performance.

01/26 Thursday a. a look at “Sarasiruha” b. Alpana, Kriti, Tanam, Kalpana Svaras c. in class listening to “Sarasiruha” d. pages 269-275

01/27 Friday Hindustani Music; Northern Indian Classical Music next up Music of Central Asia

Week 5 January 30th - February 3rd 01/30 Monday a. Uzbekistan b. Kazakstan c. Turkmenistan 01/31 Tuesday a. Kyrgzikstan b. Tadjikistan

02/01 Wedensday a. Pakistan b. Afghanistan c. Uigher (NW -Xinjiang)

02/02 Thursday a. short quiz on Music of India and Africa and the Blues b. Mongolia c. Tuuvan Throat singing part 1 of Tuuvan Blues

02/03Friday a. part 2 of Tuuvan Blues b. reading assignment pages 279- 312

Required Concert Tuvan throat singing by Huun Huur at Town Hall Saturday February 11th at 7:00 Performance Review A descriptive and critical review of two concert performances. All students must attend and write a review of two of the four performances you are required to see the Tuvan throat singing group Huun Huur at Town Hall Saturday February 11th at 7:00. The review should mention the date and location of the presentation, instruments used, repertoire played, a description of the audience, and kinds of interaction with the audience. It is very important to relate your description and observations to topics discussed in class. Your impressions and evaluative comments are also important.

Week 6 February 6th -10th 02/06 Monday a. What is a Gamelan b. History of Gamelan; Colin McPhee c. Regional orchestras Balinese, Javanese, Sumatran d. Discuss pages 271-290 i.e tuning, Gamelan identity, listening assignment CD 3/2 Burbaran “kembang pacar” CD 3/3 Demonstration of Burbaran “kembang pacar” CD 3/ 4 Ladrang “”Wilujeng”

02/07 Tuesday a. discuss and analyze listening assignment CD 3/2 Burbaran “kembang pacar” CD 3/3 Demonstration of Burbaran “kembang pacar” CD 3/ 4 Ladrang “”Wilujeng” b. discuss pages 290-305 fiffernece between Western notion of a classical piece and Javanese, stucture, scales, rhythm. c. listening assignment CD 3/5 3/6 and 3/7 Playon version one and version two, Kosalia Arini amd Gendang keteng-keteng, consider the contrast between Javanese and Balinese styles. What is the most popular style in Bali? When did it develop?

02/08 Wednesday a. Discuss pages 306- 319 b. reading assignment pages 319-327 c. CD 3/9 Begadang “staying up all night” CD 3/10 Shuffledang-Shuffledang CD 3/11 “Distortion”

02/09 Thursday a. Indonesian Guitar b. popular music c. CD 3/9 Begadang “staying up all night” CD 3/10 Shuffledang-Shuffledang CD 3/11 “Distortion”

02/10 Friday Guest lecture a. up next Music of Central c listening CD 2/9 “Come little Rain” CD 2/10 “Sisters Hold on to Your Chastity” CD 2/11 “What lifts the Heart of a rascal?” CD 2/12 “O sargija” CD 2/13 “That which trembles” reading pages 214-225

Week 7 February 13th 17th 02/13 Monday a. Culture, History and Politics b. musical characteristics c. CD 2/9 “Come little Rain” CD 2/10 “Sisters Hold on to Your Chastity” CD 2/11 “What lifts the Heart of a rascal?” CD 2/12 “O sargija” CD 2/13 “That which trembles” d. reading 225-232 listening CD 2/14 “Last Stop Brcko” and CD 2/15 Break of day

02/14 Tuesday a. Popular Music styles b. Sephardic music c. CD 2/16 “Sisters hold on to your chastity part 2 2000” CD 2/17 “What do you love best you little devil” CD 2/18 “Is Sarajevo still where it was? CD 2/19 Hristanova kopanitsa.

02/15 Wednesday a. Difference in culture after the war b. Reflection in Music c. Bulgaria

02/16 Thursday a. Short Quiz over all of the previous music. b. Central European Sampler c. Hungary d. Georgia

02/17 Friday a. Summery b. c. Listening assignment CD 4/7 Pajarillo (Joropo) CD CD 4/8 “El lazo” CD 4/9 “Kutirimunapaq” d. Reading assignment pages 385-400

Week 8 February 20th -24th 02/20 Monday a. Culture, History, Politics Of Western Latin America; An Overview of Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Chile b. rhythm, meter, and songwriting in CD 4/7 Pajarillo (Joropo) CD CD 4/8 “El lazo” CD 4/9 “Kutirimunapaq” c. listening assignment CD 4/10 “Cascaron” CD 4/11 “Rosa Maria's house is a burning” CD 4/12 Sanjuan “iluman tiyu” d. Reading assignment pages 400-420

02/21 Tuesday a. Discuss listening and reading b. listening assignment CD 4/13 “Impossible love” CD 4/14 Vacacion CD 4/15 Ecuadoran lament c. Reading assignment pages 420- 432

02/22 Wednesday a. Discuss listening and reading b. listening assignment CD 4/16 “reddish bull” CD 4/17 “Let's Go To Manabi” c. Reading assignment pages 432-441

02/23 Thursday a. Discuss listening and reading b. Career Dilemma of Don Cesar Muquinche

02/24 Friday a. Guest speaker b. Music of North America Native Americans c.listening CD 1/6 Yeibichi CD 1/7 Folsom Prison Blues rd. eading 46-54

Week 9 February 27th - March 3rd 02/27 Monday a. Music of the Navajo b. discuss listening CD 1/6 Yeibichi CD 1/7 Folsom Prison Blues c. discuss reading 46-54 d. listening CD 1/8 Shizhanee CD 1/9 c reading Traditional Popular Music pages 54- 60

02/28 Tuesday a. music of the Navajo b. discuss listening CD 1/8 Shizhanee CD 1/9 c discuss reading Traditional Popular Music pages 54- 60 d. listening CD 1/10 CD 1/11 CD 1/12 CD 1/13 CD 1/14 e. reading “classical music” of Navajos pages 60-64 and 71-73 and 76-82

03/01 Wednesday a. Music of the Navajo b discuss listening CD 1/10 CD 1/11 CD 1/12 CD 1/13 CD 1/14 e. reading “classical music” of Navajos pages 60-64 and 71-73 and 76-82

03/02 Thursday Short quiz over all of the music we've studied

Friday Music of Japan assigned reading 331-338 assigned listening CD 4/1 Nesting Cranes CD 4/2 A white Fan

Week 10 March 6th-10th 03/06 Monday a. Listening habits of Contemporary Japanese and General characteristics of Japanese music b. discuss listening CD 4/1 Nesting Cranes CD 4/2 A white Fan c. assigned listening CD 4/3 Song of Nikata CD 4/4 Yatai d. assigned reading 338- 344

03/07 Tuesday a. Shakuhachi and Konta and Shamisen b. describe scales and structure c. assigned reading 344-352 d. assigned listening CD 4/6 Crying Nagasaki

03/08 Wednesday a. Minyo and Gidaya-bushi b. discuss music

03/09 Thursday popular music

Friday Quiz over Japanese and Native American music

Week 11 March 13th - 17th REVIEW ENTIRE COURSE

Week 12 FINAL or research paper due List of Performancs in the area

Yawo January 21, 2006 7:30 pm $12 - $18

Shoreline Community College Theater 16101 Greenwood Avenue North

Tickets Range from $12 - $18 and can be purchased day of show at the theatre, or by calling (206) 546-4606.

For additional info contact: 206-546-4606

A native of Togo, , Yawo started his musical career at the “Ecole Experimentale de musique” of Lome where he studied flute, classical guitar, and electric bass. As the leader of the high school he formed with his brother and sister, Yawo Attivor developed a talent for composing and arranging music that embraces both the traditions of the Ewe tribe and the influences of the western civilization. This multicultural approach to songwriting led to the creation of the MIMI-Togo (International Movement for Innovative music-Togo branch) which Yawo directed until he left Togo in 1992 as a result of political turmoil in his motherland. In 1993, Yawo joined the international organization Up With People, traveling the U.S. and Europe, promoting peace and understanding among the citizens of the world. After Up with People, Yawo, his cousin Ro Attivor(aka Ro Bezz), Sarah Agbeto and guitarist Matt Hupton created Doliho, an afropop project that rocked the Midwest with a unique in the late 90s. In 2002, after he moved to Minneapolis a year earlier, Yawo launched a solo career with the album “Celebrate” (Mia du agbe) followed in October 2004 by “Take Out the Fences”, a “refreshingly upbeat” (Minneapolis Star-Tribune) album that breaks musical barriers with an explosion of , afrofunk and reggae.

Various Artists Sunday evenings 8-10 pm FREE (donations welcome)

HIDMO Eritrean Restaurant 2000 S. Jackson St. 206-329-1534

For additional info or to get your African group in the schedule e-mail Rob Pastorok

Rob Pastorok of Maya Soleil has put together a free evening of African music every Sunday at HIDMO. HIDMO is a great Eritrean/East African restaurant offering delicous food in huge portions at reasonable prices. Come join the fun in a "house-party" atmosphere where the performers let their hair down and try out new things. Nonsmoking venue.

Here's the line-up upcoming shows at HIDMO:

Jan 1, 2006 - Soyaya , featuring Mohammed Shaibu () on vocals, guitar, and talking drum, Edward Souarez () on vocals, , and other percussion, and Caxambu (USA) on percussion. Bringing in the New Year with one of HIDMO's favorite bands.

Jan 8 - Maya Soleil Traditions Pan-African music & dance featuring Lora Chiorah- Dye from , Kofi Anang from Ghana, Karim Koumbassa from Guinea, Lora's son Tendai Maraire, and more . This is the debut of a new lineup for Maya Soleil Traditions, and the dress rehearsal for their tour of southern California. The second half of the show will be an open jam, featuring some of your favorites, including Guillaume Mpacko from .

Jan 15 - Ibrahima Camara & Safal Music of with master drummer Ibrahima Camara and his group Safal. Original pop music compositions with traditional West African roots, spiced with the sounds of Reggae, Latin and Soukous. Join us for HIDMO's celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.

Jan 22 - Leif Totusek & Friends Spirited high-life and other Afro-pop from guitar master Leif Totusek. Don't miss this show. Leif has toured with some of the best African in the world because he has a true feel for African guitar styles.

Jan 29 - Mahonyera Mbira Ensemble Traditional mbira . Mahonyera consists of: Claire Jones/mbira, Sheree Seretse/mbira, Kevin Ugarte/mbira and Sooja Kelsey/ (shakers) There is nothing sweeter than the traditional music of Zimbabwe, so don't miss this night of beautiful music.