The Musicology and Ethnomusicology lectures feature both long-established and up-and-coming scholars.
All lectures are free and open to the public.
Upcoming Events
Belligerent Optimism and Future Work in Lebanese Alternative MusicIn this talk, I argue that alternative music in Lebanon is a privileged site for imagining and reconfiguring the country's future.… read more about Nour El Rayes: "Belligerent Optimism and Future Work in Lebanese Alternative Music" »
The Pop artist Andy Warhol (d. 1987) has had a surprising afterlife in the lyrics of hip-hop musicians, often paired with the namechecking of Jean-Michel Basquiat. My presentation will place this… read more about Judith Peraino: “Art Bling: Warhol, Basquiat, and Hip Hop” »
One-hour concert featuring works by Maximiliano Amici and Beethoven.Admission is free - No need to purchase tickets to attend. read more about Ciompi String Quartet: "Lunchtime Classics" »
Ethnomusicology lecture: Dylan Robinson (UBC)."Hey you there!: Hailing Indigenous Resurgence and Settler Subjectivity" Abstract:Althusser's infamous scene of interpellation features a police officer… read more about Dylan Robinson: "Hey you there!: Hailing Indigenous Resurgence and Settler Subjectivity" »