Music series showcases circumpolar cultures

Sarah Manriquez
907-474-5972
Feb. 20, 2024

a woman in nordic folk dress sits in a garden with a harp
Photo courtesy of Beth Kollé
Harpist Beth Kollé will give a presentation on Nordic folk music on March 21 as part of the Circumpolar Music Series.

Several public events, including performances, demonstrations and presentations, will showcase the rich musical traditions of the circumpolar North through the end of March. 

The Circumpolar Music Series, an initiative led by the University of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Fairbanks Department of Music, began in 2022. Through performances, lectures and hands-on activities, distinct features of northern art and music are shared and explored.

All events are open to the public and will be in the Davis Concert Hall on the UAF Troth Yeddha’ Campus. Below is the 2024 schedule.

March 7, 11:30 a.m.

March 21, 1 p.m.

March 23, 7:30 p.m.

March 28, 11:30 a.m.

March 29, 7:30 p.m.

For more information, please visit the Circumpolar Music Series website.

NOTE TO MEDIA: are available.ADDITIONAL CONTACT: Sean Dowgray, 907-474-1873, sdowgray@alaska.edu

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