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Yacht Rock!
2025-01-23 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Class Schedule: Thursdays, January 23 & 30| 7:30 – 9:00 PM

This two-session virtual course, taught by Kit O’Toole, explores the origins and rise of Yacht Rock, the smooth R&B and jazz-inspired genre.

The term “Yacht Rock” exploded in popularity since the eponymous satirical web series debuted 20 years ago. But what exactly is the genre? How did it start, and which songs qualify as Yacht Rock? The first of two courses examines the roots of the genre—where did it originate, who were its founders, and how did it in popularity? Part one explores Yacht Rock from its earliest years through 1980. The class will sail the R&B and jazzy seas of smooth sounds through multimedia presentations and class discussion.

Zoom Link will be provided upon registration.
