- Follow Paul Carr on WordPress.com
Blog Stats
- 135,178 hits
Archives
Merthyr Music Project
This slideshow requires JavaScript.
Category Archives: Merthyr Music Project
Merthyr Tydfil and Popular Music: Celebrating a Rich Musical History
As I mentioned in my last post, we launched the #merthyrpop exhibition last week. Here are a few more photos of the event, featuring some of the speakers and community members This was followed by the first week that the … Continue reading
Posted in Merthyr Music Project, Musicology, Popular Music
Tagged ITV, Merthyr Express, Merthyr Tydfil, merthyrpop, Mike Griffiths, popular music, Redhouse
Leave a comment
The Lost and Found Musical History of Merthyr Tydfil
Photo Courtesy of George Jones So, after around two years of planning, the Lost Musical Histories of Merthyr Tydfil exhibition was launched on Saturday 27th of January. It was launched by a one-day symposium, and featured speakers from both Wales … Continue reading
Posted in Merthyr, Merthyr Music Project, Musicology
Tagged Lost histories, Merthyr Tydfil, merthyrpop, Redhouse, Womanby Street
1 Comment
Past and Present: Local Music Making and the Politics of Popular Music
The Red House (Town Hall), Merthyr Tydfil Saturday 27th January 2018, 11am- 4.30pm, Followed by Exhibition Launch Join us for a free one-day research and industry event marking the launch of a one-month exhibition celebrating the hidden history of popular … Continue reading
Posted in Merthyr Music Project, Musicology
Tagged History, Merthyr Music, Merthyr Tydfil, popular music
Leave a comment
Being Human: Recollecting Musical Memories in Merthyr Tydfil
I finished one of the most satisfying experiences of my musical life last week, when we completed an eight day series of events, which involved capturing important musical memories of the community of Merthyr Tydfil. These memories were subsequently taught … Continue reading
The Lost Musical Memories of Merthyr Tydfil
This week I have been preparing for the week of activities we are doing as part of this years Being Human Festival. This work will include capturing memories of community members who remember the years 1955-1975 in addition to getting … Continue reading
Lost And Found: Recollecting Popular Music Memories in Merthyr Tydfil
Just to let everyone know of a great free music event that is taking place in Merthyr Tydfil on November 25th at Theatre Soar. Thanks to funding from the Being Human Festival and a large number of external partners, this … Continue reading