Keith McCuaig
Speaker
With an M.A. in Music and Culture, and 30 years’ experience as a musician, Keith McCuaig is a dedicated to all things music. Keith is a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa; has taught 40 courses through Carleton University’s Lifelong Learning Program; and has presented at international musicology conferences. From performing and giving music lessons, to lecturing and working with community music programs, Keith’s life and passion is music.
October 2026 Course: "An Introduction to Reggae and Jamaican Music"
Summary
Reggae is a major part of Jamaican culture, and the impact and influence of this music continues to be felt all over the world. In this course we will look at the sonic and social history of Jamaican music, from ska, rocksteady, and reggae, to dub and dancehall. We’ll also discuss the rich and varied Jamaican Canadian music scene in Toronto in the 1970s and 1980s. Whether you’re a reggae aficionado, or your knowledge of reggae begins and ends with Bob Marley, this course is for you.