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Roots Music in North America

A survey of selected folk and regional popular music practices in North America with an emphasis on how they are entangled with local and ethnic identities as well as related histories of (im)migration. Case studies may include: Cape Breton Fiddling, Pow Wow, Klezmer, Cajun/Zydeco, Bluegrass, and Delta Blues. No prior background in music or ability to read music is required.