The Chestico Museum is pleased to host a talk by Dr. Heather Sparling, Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology / Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (Musical Traditions) at Cape Breton University on Tuesday, August 28th at 7 PM.
Dr. Sparling’s talk will be about the “Canary in the Mine: Nova Scotia Mining Disasters and Song” exhibit which is available for viewing at the Chestico Museum from now until the end of the summer.
The exhibit explores how songs document a history of mining disasters, their ability to tell how disasters affect families and communities, the impact of the news media and music industry on disasters songs, and the significance of benefit and anniversary concerts. It is one outcome of a larger research project on disaster songs of Atlantic Canada conducted by Dr. Heather Sparling.
In this presentation, Dr. Sparling will describe the evolution of the exhibit, its place in her larger research project, and provide an overview of the basic elements of the exhibit. In addition to having the opportunity to explore the exhibit, attendees will have time to ask questions, test their understanding of the exhibit’s main themes in a digital game, and hear stories and interesting facts about incredible people and events that have shaped our province’s history and identity.
Admission is free – donations are gratefully accepted.
