Music Matters is the Lecture and Performance series of the Popular Music and Sonic Cultures Master’s degree program at the University of Groningen in the northern Netherlands.

This MA program accepts students from a variety of BA program backgrounds (Cultural Studies, Media Studies, Music Performance, Music Theory, Cultural Musicology, American Studies, Arts & Culture Studies, Sociology, European Languages and Cultures, etc.) that want to focus on Master’s level work on the study of music and culture. Students come together across disciplinary backgrounds to deepen their knowledge of music’s role in society and so no one type of previous training is necessary (ie. music theory, social science, etc.). For information on how to apply click here.

The Music Matters at University of Groningen Lecture & Performance Series returns on October 31st with a lecture, performance, and panel discussion on the music cultures of New Orleans.

Louisiana based singer-songwriter Gill Landry (former member of the band Old Crow Medicine Show, see www.gilllandrymusic.com/) perform and engage in discussion with NPO Radio 1 journalist Laila Frank, pop culture journalist Jan Donkers, and Arts Culture and Media professor and musicologist Dr. Kristin McGee. There will also be a short lecture on New Orleans music by American Studies professor Dr. Mark Thompson.

This event is a collaboration with the Take Root Festival https://www.spotgroningen.nl/events/takeroot/ and the American Studies program at University of Groningen.

All are welcome to join. Tickets are 5 EUR and are available at:

www.spotgroningen.nl/programma/american-studies-presents-takeroot-talks/