Dave has some examples of how music has provided powerful support for communities suffering from the effects of natural disasters and the changing climate.
When we face devastation brought on by events like Cyclone Gabrielle, basic human needs come into focus - food, shelter, resources, infrastructure, and more. Musicians often engage with communities at these moments in crucial ways: to bring people together, to raise money, to raise awareness, to form alliances, to help people grieve, and to give people hope.
Dave plays Backwater Blues by Bessie Smith, 4 Degrees by Anohni and The Raft by Fat Freddy's Drop.
- Dr Dave Wilson is a musician, composer, and ethnomusicologist, and Senior Lecturer in Music at the New Zealand School of Music–Te Kōkī. His teaching primarily focuses on histories, cultures, and practices related to jazz and improvisation.
