BE 2026

Joe Boyd:  And the Roots of Rhythm Remain, an audio/visual continuation Part 1

Fri   Mar   27   2026 - 10:00 AM The Blackbox

First presented at Big Ears 2025, Boyd’s acclaimed audiovisual event returns by popular demand. Weaving stories and excerpts from- his celebrated history of global music with rare film clips, photographs, and recordings, the program traces the immense — and often unrecognized — debt that jazz, blues, and rock owe to musical traditions from across the world. Part movie, part lecture, and entirely essential.

Created by Andrea Goertler and Joe Boyd and assembled by Timothy Watson.

Joe Boyd will hold a signing immediately following his presentation.

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