Cómo los ríos, arroyos y más inspiran canciones | John Smith | TEDxUW La Crosse

El cantautor folk John Smith, residente en la región Driftless del valle alto del río Misisipi, presenta una charla TEDxUW La Crosse sobre cómo el paisaje local influye en sus canciones. Explora cómo los ríos, arroyos, coulees y crestas han moldeado sus composiciones y su forma de hacer música. Smith ha ganado el Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition y el Great Lakes Songwriting Contest. La charla se realizó en un evento TEDx organizado de forma independiente.

• El paisaje de la región Driftless como fuente de inspiración
• Ríos, arroyos, coulees y crestas en su música
• Ganador de dos concursos nacionales de composición

John Smith is one of the Midwest's most respected folk singer-songwriters, celebrated for music that weaves poignant storytelling, memorable melodies, and a deep sense of place. Based in the Driftless Region, his songs are rooted in the landscapes and communities of the Upper Mississippi River Valley while resonating with audiences across the country. A prolific songwriter, Smith has earned national recognition as the winner of both the Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition and the Great Lakes Songwriting Contest. In his TEDx presentation, he will explore the Driftless landscape — how its rivers, streams, coulees and ridgetops have influenced his compositions and approach to music-making. John Smith is one of the Midwest's most respected folk singer-songwriters who weaves storytelling, melodies, and a deep sense of place. Based in the Driftless Region, his songs are rooted in the landscapes and communities of the Upper Mississippi River Valley while resonating with audiences across the country. Smith has earned national recognition as the winner of both the Kerriville New Folk Songwriting Competition and the Great Lakes Songwriting Contest. He also teaches songwriting at festivals nationwide and leads musical travel experiences in Ireland and on Idaho's Salmon River. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx