Argentine violinist and tango specialist Guillermo Rubino joins Jim Sykes' World Music & Cultures class to give very intensive review of the evolution of instrumental tango from its 19th century beginnings to today's contemporary tango.
Free and open to the public with registration: register here. Medieval aristocrats enjoyed long, live storytelling performances about beautiful, wealthy, and tragic characters, often accompanied by music. Benjamin Bagby and his ensemble Sequentia explore how these stories were performed and appreciated by noble audiences long before widespread literacy and the printed word.
This presentation explores how songs featuring female names shape identity and emotional resonance, focusing on Nigerian examples like Davido’s “Assurance” and Flavour’s “Chimamanda.” By examining their cultural, emotional, and artistic significance, it highlights the influence of music and naming on relationships, identity, and resistance within the dynamic Nigerian musical landscape.