Compose a three page essay (1500-1750 words) regarding the history of thisThe Music Of Congo musical culture. Be sure to include how the music began, the instruments that are idiomatic of the culture, who in the culture performs this music, whether it is an oral-based or a written-based tradition, and the characteristics of the music itself. You should also include names of artists or groups that contributed to this music’s inception and how it has changed into what it is today.
You must include at least five (5) academically credible sources and in-text citations in accordance with the Chicago citation style. Any material that is quoted from a source MUST be cited in text as well as any information that is not considered to be common knowledge. Should you need to familiarize yourself with this style, consult the resource linked below. Again, the World Music guide does NOT count in this list of 5 sources. All quotations and citations must be followed by your own discourse about this information to prove your understanding. I am not interested in your ability to regurgitate information, but rather to see what you have learned about this culture and in this course.
Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition – Purdue OWL
Your audience should be a professional presentation to a room full of people that know nothing about your given culture and must explain in detail each of these aspects about the music. This means you need to include as much academic language as possible with ample definitions given for terms to show your understanding.
Following your essay, please include a Works Cited page, formatted according to the Chicago citation style mentioned above.
Submit the following assignment in an attached word document or Google document. Essays should be in 12-point Times New Roman font and single-spaced. List your word count at the bottom of your essay, before the works cited page.
