The Tammorra Displaced — FSW Lecture by prof. Augusto Ferraiuolo

In this talk Prof. Ferraiuolo analyzes a Southern Italian dance and music called tammurriata. The origin of the name comes from the principal instrument used during the performances, a frame drum locally called tammorra. Prof. Ferraiuolo studies the displacement across space and time of the tammurriata from its original venues (churchyards, since the practice is very connected with Catholic devotions to the Madonna) to completely different arenas, such as stages and youth clubs. The process of displacement suggests different forms of body politics, from forms of prayer to political approaches to global issues. 

In this talk Prof. Ferraiuolo analyzes a Southern Italian dance and music called tammurriata. The origin of the name comes from the principal instrument used during the performances, a frame drum locally called tammorra. Prof. Ferraiuolo studies the displacement across space and time of the tammurriata from its original venues (churchyards, since the practice is very connected with Catholic devotions to the Madonna) to completely different arenas, such as stages and youth clubs. The process of displacement suggests different forms of body politics, from forms of prayer to political approaches to global issues. 

Date and Time:  

Thursday 28 March 2024 | 16:30 - 18:00

Jointly Organised by: 

ViDi & MIGLOBA

Location: 

Aula M.004 - Stadscampus, de Meerminne (Building M) St-Jacobsstraat 2, 2000 Antwerpen

Participation is free, but online registration is mandatory.