Live musical performances inspired by Dolly Parton, blending folk, gospel, and country music. Instrumental cover of Marry Me, legal ruling discussion. Homage to Tennessee Mountain Home with modern twists. Emotional rendition of 'I'll Fly Away' reflecting on belonging and peace.
Interpreting Dolly Parton's music creates personal connections for musicians like Justin Hiltner.
Musicians like Esther Konkara blend gospel and country elements in covers, showcasing diverse musical inspirations.
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Musicians Interpreting Dolly's Songs
Various musicians interpreted Dolly Parton's music, adding their unique styles and stories to the songs. For instance, Justin Hiltner performed 'Silver Dagger,' a British ballad covered by Dolly, establishing a personal connection to the song. Additionally, Esther Kunkara sang 'Wild Flowers,' blending gospel and country elements, showcasing the musical diversity inspired by Dolly's work.
Covering Home Event
A special event titled 'Covering Home' featured composers like Shelley Washington, Borayoon, and Caroline Shaw presenting traditional music with modern interpretations. Shelley Washington's performance included Mingus-inspired saxophone pieces, while Borayoon's composition reflected on the concept of home through a multimedia presentation. Caroline Shaw and Andrew Ye performed duets like 'On Jordan's Stormy Banks,' exploring themes of longing and home.
National Sawdust Performance
At National Sawdust in Brooklyn, a curated event showcased musicians' creative renditions of traditional music tied to the theme of home. Renditions like 'Mowingus' by Shelley Washington and 'The Houses We Carry Within' by Borayoon reflected unique interpretations and emotional connections to the idea of home. Caroline Shaw and Andrew Ye's duet touched on narratives of freedom and belonging through classic songs like 'On Jordan's Stormy Banks.'
Recordings from National Sawdust were part of the NationalSawdust+ series: Elena Park is the curator of NationalSawdust+ Special thanks to recording engineer Garth MacAleavey, Jeff Tang, Charles Hagaman, and everyone at National Sawdust. Thanks also to Alex Overington and Jeremy Bloom for mix engineering.
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