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/