Name: Hiding in Plain Sight: A Brief History of Coded Meanings, Slang, and Innuendo in American Popular Music
Start: 2026-07-15T16:00:00+0200
End: 2026-07-15T16:25:00+0200

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Join us July 14–16 in Sulmona, Italy, as we share voices and shape the future of popular music, identity, and education.

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Hiding in Plain Sight: A Brief History of Coded Meanings, Slang, and Innuendo in American Popular Music

Wednesday July 15, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm CEST

Liceo Ovidio - Room 4

Hidden meanings are ubiquitous in popular styles, embedded in the musical DNA of American music. This presentation will survey types of meaning created through symbols, double entendre, and coded messages contained within popular styles, and how their methods have been used to engage audiences over time.

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Dr. Robert Sabin

Faculty, Manhattan School of Music

Dr. Robert Sabin is a double bassist, composer, author, and educator specializing in jazz and contemporary music. He has appeared alongside such artists as Oliver Lake, Jean-Michel Pilc, Dick Oatts, Donny McCaslin, Ingrid Jensen, Louis Bonilla, Tony Moreno, Rich Perry, John Yao... Read More →

Wednesday July 15, 2026 4:00pm - 4:25pm CEST
Liceo Ovidio - Room 4 PIAZZA XX SETTEMBRE 13, 67039 SULMONA (AQ)

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