Jewish music and musicians: A three-part series of music and conversation

Past Sessions
Monday, 12 June, 2017 • 18 Sivan 5777 - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Social Hall
Monday, 5 June, 2017 • 11 Sivan 5777 - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Social Hall
Monday, 29 May, 2017 • 4 Sivan 5777 - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Social Hall

A lecture series by singer, guitarist and songwriter Mike Daley. As a freelance lecturer, Mike has taught music courses across Ontario. Mike has published scholarly articles on American popular music in international journals and has been invited to speak at academic conferences

Monday, May 29

The Life and Music of Irving Berlin

The fascinating story of the great prolific Jewish-American songwriter who emigrated with his family from Russia as a child and went on to define American popular music. Mike Daley tells his story and performs several of his best-loved songs.

Monday, June 5

Klezmer music: its development and relationship to jazz

Using recorded examples from decades of Klezmer tradition, Mike explains how this traditional Jewish wedding music has absorbed influences from the New World and remains vibrant today.

Monday, June 12

Bob Dylan…His Music and Influence

Born Robert Zimmerman, Bob Dylan rose to the top of the folk music world with his incisive songs and unique voice. Using vintage recordings, Mike traces Dylan's career up to his notorious 1965 Newport Folk Festival "electric" performance.

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