Building the Archive: Fieldwork with Derek Piotr
Schedule
Thu May 14 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Torrington Library | Torrington, CT
About this Event
Join us for a fascinating lecture with folklorist and researcher Derek Piotr, founder of The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive, a unique collection preserving over 1,500 audio recordings of folklife from around the world. Since 2020, the archive has focused on the voices of “non-singers”—individuals without formal musical backgrounds who share songs, stories, and memories rooted in tradition. In this engaging presentation, Derek will take audiences on a journey from Iceland to Appalachia, exploring how these recordings are collected and preserved, and offering insight into the development of the Archive as a digital repository. With a body of work centered on the human voice and themes of tenderness, fragility, beauty, and brutality, Derek brings a deeply thoughtful perspective shaped by collaborations across disciplines. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the power of everyday voices and living history.
Where is it happening?
Torrington Library, 12 Daycoeton Place, Torrington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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