Module/Week 2 — African American Music and the Gospel Tradition

Music and Culture PowerPoint Presentation

Instructions – Please use “Michael Jackson” as the topic pick.

1. This assignment will require that students identify a musical group/individual from the approved list (below), and trace his/her contributions to the African American experience as an influencer of culture. (If you would like to choose a musician that is not listed, you can email your professor for approval.)
2. This assignment will be submitted as a PowerPoint presentation and must include a title page and 6–8 additional slides.
3. Slides should cover the following:

*Background of the chosen musician(s).

* Musical genre of the chosen musician and how he/she influenced that genre.

*The historical context surrounding the musician (i.e., what social, political, and economic circumstances informed the work of this musician).

*The musician’s overall cultural impact.

1. Pictures and sound clips should be included. (At least one per slide.)
2. Narration of the presentation by the student is also welcome.
3. Cite all references made in APA formatting.
4. Please see the assignment rubric before beginning the assignment.

Attached Files:

• Music and Culture Presentation Instructions (18.737 KB) – (Attached)
• (Please use “Michael Jackson” as the topic pick.)