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- Michigan folk music icon Bob Blackman talks about the folk music genre, how it has been defined and marketed, its roots, history, many forms, and commercial success. Blackman focuses on Anglo-American music with its Celtic roots and explains the origins of the music. He also describes how the music has evolved over centuries and uses lyrics and numerous musical excerpts to demonstrate his points. Blackman answers questions from the audience. Blackman is introduced by Michigan State University Librarian Jane Arnold. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Historian, writer and performer Dennis Stroughmatt tells the story of the French Creoles who settled the Illinois country over three hundred years ago. In his talk, "French Creole Music and Language from the Missouri Mines, 1723-2008", Stroughmatt mixes fiddle music, singing and story telling to demonstrate the French Creole dialect of the Mississippi and Wabash river corridors. He tells the history of the people and their culture and explains the connection Michigan had as a corridor through which trappers, settlers, and commerce passed, carrying French influence to the interior of North America. Includes a question and answer session. Stroughmatt is introduced by Michigan State University Profeffor John P. Beck. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Co-sponsored by the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series presented by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-03-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Notes:
- Musicians play at a Mexican village.
- Date Created:
- 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Village dancers and musicians in a Mexican village.
- Date Created:
- 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Notes:
- Village dancers and musicians in a Mexican village.
- Date Created:
- 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Description:
- Michigan folk music icon Bob Blackman talks about the folk music genre, how it has been defined and marketed, its roots, history, many forms, and commercial success. Blackman focuses on Anglo-American music with its Celtic roots and explains the origins of the music. He also describes how the music has evolved over centuries and uses lyrics and numerous musical excerpts to demonstrate his points. Blackman answers questions from the audience. Blackman is introduced by Michigan State University Librarian Jane Arnold. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Historian, writer and performer Dennis Stroughmatt tells the story of the French Creoles who settled the Illinois country over three hundred years ago. In his talk, "French Creole Music and Language from the Missouri Mines, 1723-2008", Stroughmatt mixes fiddle music, singing and story telling to demonstrate the French Creole dialect of the Mississippi and Wabash river corridors. He tells the history of the people and their culture and explains the connection Michigan had as a corridor through which trappers, settlers, and commerce passed, carrying French influence to the interior of North America. Includes a question and answer session. Stroughmatt is introduced by Michigan State University Profeffor John P. Beck. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Co-sponsored by the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series presented by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-03-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
