Presenters: Larry Tannenbaum and Pat Clisham
Poetry has no single definition, but we believe that music with lyrics is a form of poetry, presented in a musical template. The intermingling of words and melody has historic potency and has been going on for centuries. In this course, Music is Poetry, we’ll discuss the concept of poetry and explore songs of four iconic singer-songwriters to show how music can be poetry. We’ll examine poetic devices in both songs and poems. Expect plenty of music through audio and video as we dive into the work of some of the best songwriters of the 20th century!

THE FOUR PRESENTATIONS
February 24, 2025: Leonard Cohen, I Have Tried In My Way To Be Free
March 3, 2025: Joni Mitchell, Something’s Lost, But Something’s Gained In Living Every Day
March 10. 2025: Sam Cooke, I Know A Change Gonna Come
March 17, 2025: Bob Dylan, The Answer, My Friend Is Blowing In The Wind

Register for this event on the OLLI website under the ‘Calendar and Events’ tab, please email olli@du.edu or call 303-871-3181 with any questions.