Kreative Kontrol Ep. #686: Bob Dylan Center's Mark Davidson & Parker Fishel
May 13, 2022
Mark Davidson, Director of Archives and Exhibits at the Bob Dylan Center, and Parker Fishel, Co-curator and audio preservation expert, dive into the fascinating world of Bob Dylan's extensive archives. They share tales from the grand opening in Tulsa, emphasizing the Center's role in nurturing creativity. The duo discusses the intensive curation process of Dylan's bootleg series and the emotional significance of the artifacts. They also highlight the Center's evolving interactive exhibits, aiming to connect fans with Dylan's rich legacy.
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Parker's Journey to the Center
- Parker Fishel's path to the Bob Dylan Center began with a musical upbringing and early work in radio.
- This led to an interest in archives and audio preservation, eventually connecting him with Mark Davidson.
Mark's Path to the Center
- Mark Davidson's background includes a PhD in musicology and work as a forensic musicologist.
- His dissertation focused on folk music collecting during the WPA, and he joined the Bob Dylan Center in 2017.
Why Tulsa?
- The Bob Dylan Archive landed in Tulsa due to the George Kaiser Family Foundation's focus on community revitalization through the arts.
- The foundation aims to make Tulsa attractive and vibrant, exemplified by the Woody Guthrie Center, Gathering Place, and Tulsa Remote Program.