Across the Great Divide: The Canadian Songsmiths

The 1960s and 1970s saw the emergence of a generation of Canadian singer-songwriters whose work has become part of the fabric of popular music culture. What yokes together the unique talents of Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and the Band’s Robbie Robertson, is the poetry of their lyrics and the wit and wisdom of the songs. Reading the songs as verse, as well as hearing the music, the course will try to establish connections between the distinctive voices and their shared Canadian heritage.

• Tutor: Martin Fletcher PhD FHEA
• Term: Spring
• Day: Saturday
• Start Date: 26 February 2022
• Time: 10am-1pm
• No. of weeks: 1
• Full fee: £25

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable) as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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