Welcome to the first-ever online course whose main goal is to dissect the history and the evolution of Afro-Caribbean Music, with a particular emphasis on the different genres that have influenced and shaped what we call today kizomba music. This is a 3-part webinar series that will take place on the following dates:
• 1st session: Sat, 09 Apr
• 2nd session: Sun, 24 Apr
• 3rd session: Sat, 07 May
Main Topics:
• History of Caribbean Music Genres & Connections with Africa
• Breakdown of the Rhythmic Structures of:
– konpa dirèk
– kadans-rampa
– calypso
– cadence-lypso
– zouk
• The Impact of Digitalization
• The Influences on Kizomba Music & Afrozouk
Instructors:
• Gordon Henderson (see bio here: https://www.facebook.com/512117705/posts/10157196216427706/?d=n)
• Special guest from West Indies
• Special guest speaker from West Africa
• Special guest artist/producer from Angola
For further reference, please refer to:
• Gordon Henderson's bio: https://www.facebook.com/512117705/posts/10157196216427706/?d=n
• Gordon Henderson's interview with the University of Kizomba (05 Feb 2022): https://fb.watch/c4Us5kO1tv/