A Philosophical Convo on Black Music
Willimantic, CT (02/10/2020) — Eastern Connecticut State University will host a "Philosophical Conversation on Black Music" by Lewis R. Gordon on Feb. 13 at 12:30 in room 110 of the Fine Arts Instructional Center. Gordon is a philosophy professor at the University of Connecticut. Following the conversation will be a reception at Eastern's Art Gallery, which is presenting an exhibition of Haitian artists called "Creating Dangerously: Art and Revolution." The event is free and open to the public.
"Born from the misery of enslavement, black music is at its core an assertion of freedom in countries that refused to admit the humanity and value of black people," reads the event's description. This talk will examine some of the philosophical implications of black music, the context of its birth and some ways in which its origins often lead to misunderstanding of its continued value. The discussion will explore the dynamics of spirituals, blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock, reggae and hip-hop.
Gordon's talk is in conjunction with "Creating Dangerously," which is on display until March 12. The exhibition features the work of six Haitian artists and marks the 10-year anniversary of the devastating Haiti earthquake of 2010.
The Art Gallery is open Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday 1-7 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday 2-5 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Art Gallery at 860-465-4659 or visit the website at https://www.easternct.edu/art-gallery/.
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Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut's public liberal arts university, serving 5,000 students annually at its Willimantic campus and satellite locations. In addition to attracting students from 162 of Connecticut's 169 towns, Eastern also draws students from 34 other states and 19 countries. A residential campus offering 41 majors and 65 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal art foundation grounded in an array of applied learning opportunities. Ranked among the top 30 public universities in the North Region by U.S. News and World Report in its 2019 Best Colleges ratings, Eastern has also been awarded 'Green Campus' status by the Princeton Review 10 years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.
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