INT 187AH: LATAM MUSIC

University of California, Santa Barbara

This seminar offers an interdisciplinary introduction to the diverse musica l landscapes of Latin America. Through genres such as Cumbia, Tango, Norteñ o, Son Jarocho, Tex-Mex, Salsa, Reggaeton, Samba, Brazilian Funk, and Bossa Nova, students explore how music shapes identity and drives social, politi cal, and economic change. Emphasizing critical listening, cultural literacy , and collaborative learning, the course engages students with primary sour ces including historical recordings, documentary films, and musical ethnogr aphic texts.

Grade distribution records: 20 students across 1 terms.

Grade distribution

Based on 20 student grade records across 1 term and 2 professors.

Instructors

• Cortijo A 20 students
• Grasset Morel 20 students