On Thursday (February 16), I had the honor of hosting a panel in Towson University’s Center for the Arts, where some of the most distinguished KJs in the D.C./Baltimore area shared their expertise. Below is the official press release.
Find a recap of the event here.
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Karaoke: Asia’s Global Sensation Center for the Arts, Asian Arts Gallery, CA 2037 February 13 – May 13, 2017 Opening Reception: Thurs., Feb. 16, 7:30 – 9 p.m. Gallery Hours: Mon. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibit is closed during spring break (closed Mar. 19 – 26) Experience the art, culture and Asian roots of karaoke through an interactive gallery installation that explores the diversity and commonalities of karaoke customs on a local and global scale. Learn about karaoke in various Maryland communities and gain insight into this rich worldwide phenomenon. Panel Discussion: Karaoke: Global Technology, Local Practice Explore questions large and small about karaoke with local karaoke DJs (KJs) and Byrd McDaniel, karaoke scholar at Brown University. What makes for a good performance? How have different communities adopted and adapted karaoke to make it their own? Panel discussion will be followed by an opening reception. More info: http://events.towson.edu/event/exhibition_karaoke_asias_global_sensation#.WKMCNhIrLdS |
Byrd McDaniel, Ph.D. 