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Lara Downes: This Land & Music's Role in Today's World
Pianist Lara Downes talks with Michelle Witt, Executive and Artistic Director of Meany Center, about her artistic journey and upcoming program This Land, which explores American music and its deep-rooted connections to identity, history and transformation. Downes reflects on her early isolation as a trailblazer in this field, her meaningful relationship with fellow artist Rhiannon Giddens, and how personal losses and societal changes during the pandemic have deepened her connection to the music.
Lara Downes performs at Meany Center on April 8, 2025. Learn More