Dr. Miranda Kaufmann: Musical contributions to royal celebrations during the 1500s, of Africans such as John Blanke, and 'More taubronar' Oct. 23

[John Blanke, National Archives of United Kingdom]

Southwark Council

Talk: African musicians and Renaissance royal celebrations

23 October 2012

Time: 7pm - 8.30pm
Location: Adult pod, Peckham Library, 122 Peckham Hill Street, SE15
Cost: Free

Musical contributions to royal celebrations during the 1500s, of Africans such as John Blanke, and 'More taubronar'.

Dr. Miranda Kaufmann delivers an insightful talk on the musical contributions to royal celebrations during the 1500s, of Africans such as John Blanke, an African trumpeter who performed at the Tudor royal courts, and the 'More taubronar,' drummer to James IV of Scotland.
Part of the Black History Month 2012 programme.