The Melting Pot of American Roots Music

In this interactive workshop, led by Clay Ross and Harini (Rini) Raghavan, participants will explore the “melting pot” of immigrant cultures that lead to the creation of distinctly American musical styles. Through lessons utilizing polyrhythms, call and response, and critical listening students will learn to differentiate and understand quintessential American music styles and how those styles continue to evolve through the music of American Patchwork Quartet.

This session is part of the American Roots Residency program, made possible by the Ed Helms American Roots Residency Fund.

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American Patchwork Quartet will be performing in Finney Chapel on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7:30pm, part of the 25-26 Artist Recital Series. Tickets required.