REEESNe Romani Study Group Symposium on Music, Research, Storytelling
Generously sponsored by the REEESNe Romani Study Group; the Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Northeast Network (REEESNe); the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies
The REESNe Romani Study Group, a working group of graduate students across universities, is presenting a symposium Music, Research, Storytelling at Yale on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.
Members will present papers on diverse topics related to Romani history, society, and culture. The event will also feature a poetry reading and a live performance of the traditional Romani anthem.
This event is co-sponsored by the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies and will feature a keynote lecture by Dr. Ioanida Costache, assistant professor of ethnomusicology at Stanford University. Her work explores Romani historical trauma, feminist critique, and music. Her book project “Hearing Romani-ness” examines music's role in Romani identity and collective resilience.
The event is free, open to the public, and will take place in Sterling Memorial Library's Lecture Hall.
Please RSVP for both in person or virtual attendance by April 1st
Speakers
- Humanity