American Music: The Unanswered Question

A Course in Music Appreciation
Lectures by Jonathan FIELDS and Maurizio MANISCALCO, musicians and composers

Wed., May 14: From Africa to Congo Square to the Mississippi:
The Journey of African-American Music

WATCH AND LISTEN: Blind Willie Johnson

Wed., May 21: Music from the New World:
Tradition and Newness in Great U.S. Composers

WATCH AND LISTEN: Charles Ives - "The Unanswered Question"

Wed., May 28: Music for a Young People:
The Birth of American Folk

WATCH AND LISTEN: Woody Guthrie

Wed., June 4: The Adventure of Jazz:
A New Identity Shapes Up ... Where Is it Going Now?

Presented by Crossroads Cultural Center

About this Event

Date: Every Wednesday from May 14 to June 4, 2008
Time: 7pm
Location: Museum of Biblical Art (MOBIA)
1865 Broadway at 61st Street, New York

About the Speakers

Jonathan Fields
Composer

Maurizio Maniscalco
Musician

Invitation

Download the Invitation here

Transcript

May 14, 2008: Read the Transcript here
May 21, 2008: Read the Transcript here
May 28, 2008: Read the Transcript here
June 4, 2008: Read the Transcript here

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