Subtitle:
Let's Talk Africa
Activity Type:
Presentation
Presenter:
Edward Banchs
Date:
Thursday, February 9, 2017 - 12:30 to 14:30
Event Status:
As Scheduled
Location:
4130 Posvar Hall
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Join the African Studies Program and Edward Banchs, author of Heavy Metal Africa: Life, Passion, and Heavy Metal in the Forgotten Continent for a look at how rock and heavy metal music has become the voice of many in Africa, as well as how identity, culture, and life is being shaped by this music in the 'forgotten' continent.
Edward Banchs holds an MA in African Studies from the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies. His research on rock and metal in Africa has been featured in several publications, including The Guardian, O Globo, This Is Africa, and FactsMag. A lifelong metalhead, he lives in Pittsburgh, PA, where he is planning his next African adventure.
Lunch will be provided!
UCIS Unit:
Center for African Studies