The Artistry and Humanity of Charles Mingus with Eric Mingus

The Music of CHARLES MINGUS is like nothing else that came before it, but it was influenced by the rich variety of music and art in his young life in Watts. This class provides a holistic overview of some of the factors that shaped him as an artist and helped form his unique musical voice. Charles’ youngest son Eric will tell the story of his father’s early education, and play recordings of the music his father was inspired by, and music they listened to together at home, with consideration given to the historical context of the works. Students are invited to ask questions and engage in discussion of the class material.

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