Comment les rivières, les ruisseaux et bien plus encore inspirent la chanson | John Smith | TEDxUW La Crosse

Le auteur-compositeur-interprète folk John Smith, installé dans la région Driftless de la vallée du haut Mississippi, présente une intervention TEDxUW La Crosse sur l'influence du paysage local sur ses chansons. Il y explore la manière dont rivières, ruisseaux, coulees et crêtes ont façonné ses compositions et sa façon de faire de la musique. Smith a remporté le concours Kerrville New Folk Songwriting et le Great Lakes Songwriting Contest. L'intervention a eu lieu lors d'un événement TEDx organisé de façon indépendante.

• Le paysage de la région Driftless comme source d'inspiration
• Rivières, ruisseaux, coulees et crêtes dans ses morceaux
• Lauréat de deux concours nationaux d'écriture de chansons

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