Como rios, riachos e mais inspiram canções | John Smith | TEDxUW La Crosse

O cantor e compositor folk John Smith, baseado na região Driftless do vale do alto Mississippi, apresenta uma palestra TEDxUW La Crosse sobre como a paisagem local influencia suas canções. Ele explora como rios, riachos, coulees e cumeeiras moldaram suas composições e sua forma de fazer música. Smith venceu o Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition e o Great Lakes Songwriting Contest. A palestra foi realizada em um evento TEDx organizado de forma independente.

• A paisagem da região Driftless como inspiração
• Rios, riachos, coulees e cumeeiras em sua música
• Vencedor de dois concursos nacionais de composição

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