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History Of Rhythm and Blues And Soul Music: Part 2 (CA305)

CA – Performing Arts Appreciation

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Online | February 5, 2025-May 7, 2025

Wednesday: 10:45 AM-12:00 PM

In part two, we continue to study the evolution of Black popular music from 1945 to 1970. Using a city-by-city format, the class explores Memphis; Muscle Shoals, Alabama; Detroit; and Philadelphia. Featured artists include Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Booker T. and the M.G.’s, the Staple Singers, the Temptations, the Marvelettes, Marvin Gaye and the O’Jays along with lesser-known acts like Joe Tex, Carla Thomas, Garnet Mimms and Howard Tate, among many others. Participation in the part one course is not a prerequisite.

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This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).

INSTRUCTOR: Jerry Grant

GRANT, JERRY–B.A., University of Delaware; J.D., Widener School of Law. Host of soul and rhythm and blues radio program on WVUD-FM for 40+ years. Former record store owner and occasional rock band member. OLLI student since 2017, instructor since 2020.

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