Listen Up! A Listener's Guide

Starts: Thursday, April 07 12:15 PM

Ends: Thursday, April 07 12:45 PM

Explore musical genres, styles and artists. Enjoy old favourites and discover new performers. Join staff from the Centre for Reading and the Arts for a lively discussion and a sampling of music from our collection. Main floor, Audio Visual Room.<br> <br> January 6: <b>Phil Spector's Wall of Sound</b><br> From the wall of sound to the walls of the prison cell, we will follow Phil Spector's music and life.<br> <br> February 3: <b>Landmark Recordings of Classic Jazz</b><br> From Louis Armstrong to Miles Davis and beyond, discover some of the recordings that changed the history of jazz.<br> <br> March 3: <b>Calm, Collected and Classical</b><br> From the world of classical music, there are recordings to soothe the wild beat in you. Discover some music for quiet reflection.<br> <br> April 7: <b>Roots, Man: A Basic Introduction to Reggae</b><br> Explore the development and styles of reggae from ska to dancehall with some key artists and their recordings.<br> <br> May 5: <b>Acoustic Guitar Wizards</b><br> Discover a select group of six-string players who combine virtuosity with individual style.

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Stanley A. Milner Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2V4