Exploring the Archive: Fieldwork with Derek Piotr In-Person
Join the West Haven Public Library for a special presentation given by Derek Piotr. He is a folklorist, researcher and performer whose work focuses primarily on the human voice. His work covers practices including fieldwork, vocal performance, preservation and autoethnography; and is primarily concerned with tenderness, fragility, beauty and brutality.
In this lecture, Derek will walk you through the process of journeying everywhere from Iceland to Appalachia to record these songs from non-musicians, as well as the organization and development of the Archive as a web-based repository.
Registration is required. To sign up, click the "Register" button, ask us at the library, call us at (203) 937-4233, or email us at reference@westhavenlibrary.org. Space is limited so be sure to register to guarantee your spot!