Leo Sarkisian, “Travels and Ethnomusicology” September 20, 2010

The Music Man is coming to town! This event is a celebration of the University of Michigan’s ongoing project to digitize Leo Sarkisian’s nearly fifty years of field recordings of African music. Sarkisian, an internationally known musician and ethnomusicologist, broadcast for Voice of America in Africa for forty years. Known as “The Music Man” he hosted Music Time in Africa on VOA. Sarkisian will make remarks about his musical experiences. Several of the musical instruments that he donated to the U-M Stearns Collection will be on display. Reception to follow.

Sponsored by the University of Michigan Library and the African Studies Center.