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February 14
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From Bebop to Doo-Wop to Hip Hop
Thursday, January 21, 2010 : 7:00pm
University Park Campus
Bovard Auditorium
Admission is free.
Explore the music of the African diaspora in this entertaining, informative evening of music and conversation.
Scholars, students and celebrity guests will come together to present the historical evolution of bebop, doo-wop and hip-hop, three genres that emerged from the black experience.
Take a musical journey as students perform compositions from the three genres, including songs by the fathers of bebop, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie; the vocal-based R&B stylings of doo-wop; and contemporary selections of hip-hop.
Discussions will be interspersed throughout the night, exploring the unique and powerful history of these musical traditions. The evening will culminate in a rousing performance of an original composition incorporating aspects of all three genres.
Special guests will include legendary jazz saxophonist James Moody and songwriter and producer Lamont Dozier, who helped define the Motown sound.
Organized by Ronald McCurdy (Music)