La Música de las Calles : "the music of the streets"

Abstract

Traveling to a new country can be an exciting and daunting experience for anyone, especially for a person who has never journeyed outside of his or her homeland before. Many of those who make the decision to have new experiences in different countries find they return with different perspectives on aspects including culture, expression, and communication inspired by the rich history and culture of their country of travel. When I returned to the United States from a month-long study abroad program in Spain after the summer of 2017, I found myself searching to find a way to continue expanding on my experiences overseas. Combining my interests in music and Spain, I gave a joint senior recital during which I learned about the musical history and characteristics of Spain as well as the logistical process of planning and performing a recital.