Participation Type
Poster
Session Abstract or Summary
Interest in representation and exploration of Appalachian qualities and identities as explored thru observation of place
Presentation #1 Title
Invocation of Appalachia: Observations of Old-time Music in Barcelona
Presentation #1 Abstract or Summary
Outside the heart of the region of Appalachia, there are gathering places that foster moments in time where people are able to come together and share notion of Appalachia and Appalachian roots music. With this poster session, we will be looking at representations of Appalachia inside these alternative spaces.
Our poster will focus on reflections on the experience of attending the Al Das Bluegrass and Old-time Festival in Barcelona, Spain in the fall of 2017. We seek to foster appreciation and understanding of Appalachian experiences on an international level. We hope to build beneficial relationship between musicians and culture-makers internationally with an organization dedicated to promotion of traditional Appalachian music.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #1
Kehren Barbour is an installation artist, theater designer, and researcher interested in movement of ideas and intercultural studies. She has a Master's Degree in Appalachian Studies and is currently in pursuit of an MFA from East Tennessee State University.
At-A-Glance Bio- Presenter #2
Michael Luchtan is an artist, musician, composer, and scholar. He Is currently earning his Master's Degree in Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University.
Conference Subthemes
Diversity and Inclusion
Invocation of Appalachia: Observations of Old-time Music in Barcelona
Outside the heart of the region of Appalachia, there are gathering places that foster moments in time where people are able to come together and share notion of Appalachia and Appalachian roots music. With this poster session, we will be looking at representations of Appalachia inside these alternative spaces.
Our poster will focus on reflections on the experience of attending the Al Das Bluegrass and Old-time Festival in Barcelona, Spain in the fall of 2017. We seek to foster appreciation and understanding of Appalachian experiences on an international level. We hope to build beneficial relationship between musicians and culture-makers internationally with an organization dedicated to promotion of traditional Appalachian music.
