RIM 3250 - Living in James Brown’s America: From Doo Wop to Hip Hop

3 credit hours

Prerequisite: ENGL 1010. Examines James Brown and his significance in American music history. Covers Brown’s early years, rise to fame, and his impact on the development of funk, soul, R&B, and hip hop music. Students will also study Brown’s political activism and cultural significance.

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