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Music Americana: Music And The Secret Of Life   

Explore how 20th-century American jazz, soul, rock ’n’ roll, and pop brought voices from African-American, Jewish, and Christian communities to global acclaim. This course celebrates iconic artists who shaped music’s rich tapestry—from Brian Wilson’s surf music and Barbra Streisand’s enduring legacy to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway triumphs, Abdullah Ibrahim’s soulful jazz, Arturo Sandoval’s Cuban roots, and Rihanna’s rise as a 21st-century pop icon. Through biographies, videos, feature films, and live performances, discover their artistry and cultural impact.

LECTURES:

1. To Rock & Roll or To Jam: Brian Wilson, The Grateful Dead
2. Coming to America: Abdullah Ibrahim, Arturo Sandoval, Rihanna
3. The New Broadway Musical: Sunset Boulevard, Maybe Happy Ending
4. The Golden Age of Pop: Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.
Music Americana: Music And The Secret Of Life | Jupiter Campus | Instructor: Rod MacDonald
1/20/2026
  • Music Americana: Music And The Secret Of Life
  • Location: Jupiter Campus
    Fees:
    Member: $64.00
    Non-Member: $80.00
    Date: 1/20/2026 - 2/10/2026
    Time: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    Building: Jupiter - Lifelong Learning Complex
    Instructor: Rod MacDonald

    Explore how 20th-century American jazz, soul, rock ’n’ roll, and pop brought voices from African-American, Jewish, and Christian communities to global acclaim. This course celebrates iconic artists who shaped music’s rich tapestry—from Brian Wilson’s surf music and Barbra Streisand’s enduring legacy to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway triumphs, Abdullah Ibrahim’s soulful jazz, Arturo Sandoval’s Cuban roots, and Rihanna’s rise as a 21st-century pop icon. Through biographies, videos, feature films, and live performances, discover their artistry and cultural impact.

    LECTURES:

    1. To Rock & Roll or To Jam: Brian Wilson, The Grateful Dead
    2. Coming to America: Abdullah Ibrahim, Arturo Sandoval, Rihanna
    3. The New Broadway Musical: Sunset Boulevard, Maybe Happy Ending
    4. The Golden Age of Pop: Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga

    Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.
 

Music Americana: Music And The Secret Of Life | Boca Raton Campus | Instructor: Rod MacDonald
2/4/2026
  • Music Americana: Music And The Secret Of Life
  • Location: Boca Raton Campus
    Fees:
    Member: $64.00
    Non-Member: $80.00
    Date: 2/4/2026 - 2/25/2026
    Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Building: Boca Raton - Barry & Florence Friedberg Auditorium
    Instructor: Rod MacDonald

    Explore how 20th-century American jazz, soul, rock ’n’ roll, and pop brought voices from African-American, Jewish, and Christian communities to global acclaim. This course celebrates iconic artists who shaped music’s rich tapestry—from Brian Wilson’s surf music and Barbra Streisand’s enduring legacy to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Broadway triumphs, Abdullah Ibrahim’s soulful jazz, Arturo Sandoval’s Cuban roots, and Rihanna’s rise as a 21st-century pop icon. Through biographies, videos, feature films, and live performances, discover their artistry and cultural impact.

    LECTURES:

    1. To Rock & Roll or To Jam: Brian Wilson, The Grateful Dead
    2. Coming to America: Abdullah Ibrahim, Arturo Sandoval, Rihanna
    3. The New Broadway Musical: Sunset Boulevard, Maybe Happy Ending
    4. The Golden Age of Pop: Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga

    Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.
 

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