{"id":67252,"date":"2006-08-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2006-08-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/uri-2006-honors-colloquium-to-explore-songs-of-social-justice-the-rhetoric-of-music\/"},"modified":"2006-08-16T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2006-08-16T00:00:00","slug":"uri-2006-honors-colloquium-to-explore-songs-of-social-justice-the-rhetoric-of-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2006\/08\/uri-2006-honors-colloquium-to-explore-songs-of-social-justice-the-rhetoric-of-music\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站 2006 Honors Colloquium to explore Songs of Social Justice: The Rhetoric of Music"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\tKINGSTON, R.I. — August 16, 2006 — Ever notice how music has the power to express, persuade, and mobilize? Throughout history, music has been an ever-present force of social justice. <\/p>\n


\nThis fall, the 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s annual honors colloquium, Songs of Social Justice: The Rhetoric of Music, will explore how music has been \u2013and continues to be–a constant refrain in shaping the political and social experience. The semester-long series, free and open to the public, will feature such noted activist musicians as Buffy Sainte-Marie, Tom Paxton, Peggy Seeger, Chuck D, and Utah Phillips who will discuss and perform their music. <\/p>\n


\n\u201cProtest songs are at the root of every major movement in our history. Dylan\u2019s \u201cBlowin in the Wind,\u201d the Civil Rights anthem \u201cWe Shall Overcome\u201d and Reddy\u2019s \u201cI am Woman,\u201d for example, not only instantly bring to mind the melody, but the message,\u201d says Steve Wood, professor of Communications Studies, who coordinates the series with Paul Bueno de Mesquita, professor of psychology; and Joe Parillo, jazz musician and professor of music. The program is dedicated to the late Stephen Myles of 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Counseling Center who was the fourth coordinator.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cFreedom of speech as well as the U.S. constitution is under intense pressure in these days of terrorism and fear of terrorism,\u201d Wood continues. \u201cThis colloquium gives us a chance to step back to see how music helped shape the labor, farm workers, women\u2019s, Civil Rights and anti-war and other movements. But it also will show how protest songs are contemporary and stake out positions, often controversial positions, on immigration, environmental, political concerns and our proclivity for war.\u201d <\/p>\n


\nChuck D, founder of \u201cPublic Enemy\u201d and recognized as hip-hop\u2019s most respected intellectual, kicks off the series on Sept. 12. <\/p>\n


\nOther speakers\/performers include Kim and Reggie Harris, Magpie, and Sonny Ochs who will explore the role music has played in the Civil Rights Movement. Canada\u2019s Ember Swift whose music addresses such issues as globalization and consumer awareness will appear in October. Award-winning local musicians Joyce Katzberg, Charlie King, and Karen Brandow will explore contemporary issues in November.<\/p>\n


\nNora Guthrie concludes the blockbuster series on Dec. 5 with a tribute to her father, the late, great Woody Guthrie. She will appear with the Vanaver Caravan who will present a medley of folk music, accompanied by a professional dance team. <\/p>\n


\n\tIn addition to attending the evening events, a class of 75 溏心vlog免费B站 Honors Students will further explore the topic with readings and discussions. Some of the visiting performers plan to attend the daytime class to speak with the students and answer questions.<\/p>\n


\nEvents will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Edwards Auditorium on 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s main campus in Kingston. Visit uri.edu\/hc for the current schedule and directions. For more information, contact the 溏心vlog免费B站 Honors Center at 401-874-2303 or debg@uri.edu. <\/p>\n


\nMajor sponsors for the series are The Providence Journal, the 溏心vlog免费B站 Division of University Advancement, the 溏心vlog免费B站 Honors Program, the 溏心vlog免费B站 Office of the President, and the 溏心vlog免费B站 Office of the Provost. <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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