How political is folk music?

Description

Folk music is often read politically – why actually? Together with researchers Alexandra Neukomm, MA, and Dr. Sabine Eggmann, musicians Kristina and Evelyn Brunner, and the audience, we discuss this question. Short archive contributions from the research project «Claiming Folklore» provide food for thought and open new perspectives on tradition, identity, and belonging. When is folk music political and who determines its meaning?

Highlights

• Discussion with researchers and musicians
• Archive contributions from the project «Claiming Folklore»
• Topics: tradition, identity, and belonging

General Information

The event examines the political dimension of folk music and invites discussion with experts and the audience. It takes place at the ALPS Alpine Museum of Switzerland in Bern and offers new perspectives on the significance of folk music.

Location

Helvetiaplatz 4, 3005 Bern, Switzerland

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