A Shrine to Spruce: Musical Knowledge, Plant Medicine, and Belonging

Authors

• Monica Demarco

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Description

This talk will feature an exploration of generational musical knowledge coupled with plant medicine. It addresses the prism of identity as it conflicts with Eurocentric traditions of classical music instruction. Inviting listeners to understand the piano as a gift from the natural world, this lecture-recital encourages authentic dialogue about musical lineage, belonging and the experiences of cultural/racial discrimination in the pursuit of music in academia.

Publication Date

9-10-2026

City

Albuquerque

Comments

This event is free and open to the public.

Recommended Citation

Demarco, Monica. "A Shrine to Spruce: Musical Knowledge, Plant Medicine, and Belonging." (2026). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/laii_events/611