JAZZ LISTENING TEST

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Assignment 1: SA pop music

Due date: 1 October 2017 at midnight
History of Popular Music in South Africa.
The format of Assignment 1 is in the form of a summary. The length of the summary
must not exceed a 1500 words (excluding the timeline and bibliography).

Show the development of the genres and styles in a timeline. Name the prominent artists,
dates and works/songs that define these genres and styles.
Discuss issues of social, political and cultural context, race and gender, and music-business practices
where applicable.
Use tables and other creative ways to indicate the timeline and variety of music genres, styles
and artists. Add pictures and YouTube links to enhance your research.
Click on the assignment tool above and submit your work as an attached PDF file or
write your essay in clickUP (text submission).
Sources:
Use the resources listed below and get started on background research on your topic.
Include your own research sources.
Internet:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_South_Africa
http://archive.timeslive.co.za/lifestyle/2014/07/15/The-100-greatest-South-African-songs
http://www.southafrica.net/blog/en/posts/entry/Popular-South-African-music
http://www.allmusic.com/style/south-african-pop-ma0000012195
http://livemag.co.za/featured/south-african-musicians-famous-overseas/
http://blog.sa-venues.com/miscellaneous/south-african-music-legends/
http://sarockdigest.com/
Library:
Ansell, G. 2005. Soweto blues: Jazz, Popular Music and Politics in South Africa. RES
Monsoon, J. 2008. Stars, Bars & Guitars: A journey in South African music. MUS 781.630
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Assignment 2: Dreamgirls
Attached Files:
Dreamgirls notes and assignment.pdf (394.251 KB)
Due date 20 September 2017
Dreamgirls (a movie that demonstrates the development of R&B music styles in America)
Compile an assignment (1000-1500 words) on the influences that developed Black American music
styles between 1960 and 1980. Use the outline attached to this file. Please include creative ways to
show your understanding on this topic.
Name the musical styles represented in the movie.
Describe the following characteristics of the music styles represented in the movie:
o the musical changes of the different genres as they develop over time
o influence of the music industry on the professional journey of these musicians
o change of moral principles of musicians
o political changes
o development of technology (broadcasting, recording techniques and musical instruments)

Assignment 3: choose your own topic

Due date: 22 October 2017
Topics for assignment 3:
 Topic 1:
Choose 1 genre

study its development over time with regards to the following (if applicable):
o How did the musicians use this genre as a platform to respond to politics?
o What was the effect of drugs/alcohol on the musicians of this genre?
o Does this popular music genre reflect or respond to inequality?
o Was this genre condemned by conservative cultures and how did the musicians respond to this
actions?
OR
study its development over time with regards to social, political, cultural, religious, economic, or
historical factors that influenced it.
refer to numerous musicians or 'songwriters' in your evaluation.

Topic 2:
Choose two songwriters/composers:

either from the same genre or two different genres and analyse how social, cultural, and political factors have
influenced their music.
also comment on how the music of one influenced the other.

Topic 3:
Explain the following technological influences which played a role in the history of popular music.

the technological innovation of recording

OR
Evaluate and compare different recording methods to physically hear how it changed and improved over time
comply a listening log of some of the earliest recordings up to most recent ones (Submit on CD)

OR
Discuss how the development of technology has created a demand for new music?

Topic 4:
Popular Music's influence on the American/South African society

Topic 5:
Discuss gender roles in the history of pop music.

OR
Discuss the influence of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender music) popular music in mainstream
popularity.