Preview, workshops, keynotes and interviews from the Festival of Faith & Music 2007 at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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How is this Relevant?
Self-consciously straddling the gap between the Christian subculture and the broader secular world, Relevant Magazine both reflects and shapes young evangelicals' struggles to find…
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Music Criticism Roundtable
Individuals involved with publishing on the topic of music will discuss the various big questions that arise in their work: how does one decide if something is "good"? What is the…
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This is Not a Christian Label
Liz Janes has been a part of the Asthmatic Kitty record label from the start, and has been front and center in watching it grow. Liz is married to Michael Kaufmann, who from a home…
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Unless You Become Like a Little Child
Lenny Smith: There is an "alternate world" all around us: a world of wondrous joy and abiding peace and infinite supply. In this world, right here now, forgiveness is commonplace a…
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Stealing the Heart of Art
Jan Krist: As writers and musicians we have learned the skills and acquired the tools needed to execute and perhaps even perfect our craft. The problem is, no matter how great a cr…
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Jazz Master Class 201
Fred Knapp Trio: An exploration in music and dialogue of jazz theory, as well as the way in which jazz relates to contemporary music and culture, with live music.
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Jazz Master Class 101
Fred Knapp Trio: Interested in jazz, but don't know much about it? This session will explore the form's history and conventions, with live music as illustration.
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Objectionable Subject Matter
David Dark leads a workshop the world-making, wonder-working power of the truthful word. Participants will consider the lyrical as a form of crazy prevention.
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Creation & Communication in a Band Twice the Size of Yours
Working within an eight-person ensemble can prove challenging when it comes to the processes of song writing and communication. Anathallo will share their experience of this, discu…
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Emmylou Harris: An Interview
Chris Smit interviews Emmylou Harris.
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Finding the Kingdom in the Culture
This workshop by Adam Smith, the managing editor of Relevant Magazine, will spotlight the way God has woven His truth throughout the mainstream media and the arts.
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A Sort of Homecoming: Home and Homelessness in the Artistry of Bruce Cockburn and U2
Brian Walsh: Motifs of home, exile, nomadism and homecoming are ubiquitous in the lyrics of both Bruce Cockburn and U2. This workshop will allow these themes to bounce back and for…
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I Sing Because I'm Happy…
Jacque Rhodes: The roots of gospel music informed, encouraged and uplifted a people oppressed by America's apartheid, slavery. This session will explore the history of gospel music…
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No Art, No Grace
Steve Stockman will use his current MTh studies to unpack the intrinsic place of the artist in the mission of the Church to bring God’s Kingdom on earth: how that place was lost an…
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Ironic Mind Meets Literal Mind
Andrew Beaujon: A new breed of Christians interested in engaging mainstream culture has emerged. At the same time, pop-culture journalists have started examining evangelical cultur…
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Neko Case: An Interview
David Dark interviews Neko Case.
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The Word, The Line, The Way
David Dark: With examples from popular music, literature, and many a personal anecdote, Dark discusses the ways the lyrical precedes the analytical and suggests that the poetry in…
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Prophetic Imagination Then and Now
Sylvia Keesmaat: The prophets were called to name the violence and pain of the empire and provide a word of fresh hope in the face of imperial death-dealing. We will listen to both…
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There is a Light That Never Goes Out
Ben Squires: Morrissey, as lead singer of the Smiths and in his solo career, has written lyrics that cut deeply—even piercing the soul. While Morrissey has never claimed the Christ…
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The Cry of the Exodus
The Psalters: A culture's climate usually goes hand in hand with the art and music that comes out of it. It is no surprise than, that the richest, most comfortable, luxurious cultu…