Gabe Lepak, a graduate of SLUH and current student at St. Olaf College, has offered to share his expertise on music through the lens of American History on Saturday, February 5 from 10:00 am until noon. Here’s Gabe’s description of the morning:
American history is a long and varied thing, and one that people have been singing about since before the nation formally began. This event recalls the music of American history from the earliest songs of the enslaved to contemporary music protesting former president Donald Trump. Together we’ll examine how American music has changed, how it’s stayed the same, and what events people are singing about. Together we’ll ask (and attempt to answer) questions such as: how effective is protest music anyway? How does music influence how we understand history? Are any of these songs any good?
Gabe is still in the planning stage of his presentation and he would love to hear specific time periods and/or events that interest you when you sign up.
Come listen and chat about great music and also check out the new home of Civitas at the World Community Center (438 N. Skinker Blvd., 63130) on Saturday, February 5th. Masks will be required when not eating snacks provided. This event will now be hosted virtually over Zoom.
