10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 8
In 2018, I spent a wonderful six weeks in Sydney, Australia. I loved every minute of it: a glimpse of … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 8
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 7
I originally had a different song in mind to share today. However, recent events have led me to change my … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 7
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 6
If asked to pick a song that represents Afghanistan as a whole, I’d probably choose something by Ahmad Zahir or … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 6
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 5
Back in my undergraduate days, I took a survey class on music from around the world. The primary textbook was … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 5
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 4
I wouldn’t normally describe myself as a heavy metal aficionado. That said, I love these guys from Mongolia. For me, … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 4
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 3
As a graduate student in ethnomusicology, one of my assigned readings was Seize the Dance! by Michelle Kisliuk (1998). Kisliuk … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 3
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 2
For today’s post, I am turning to my homeland, Canada, and its rich indigenous heritage. Like many other aspects of … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 2
10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 1
As an ethnomusicologist, one of the great joys of my life is discovering new artists performing music in different styles. … Continue reading 10 Days, 10 Countries, 10 Songs: Day 1
Seeds of Inspiration
A Christmas Memory
In third grade, I was attending a small school in rural Saskatchewan. I had a great teacher, and I liked … Continue reading A Christmas Memory
Other Side of the Mountains 