The assistant professor of music recently published an article on contemporary Mennonite popular music in Rhubarb magazine
Owing to her growing reputation in the field of popular music analysis, Robin Attas, assistant professor of music, was invited to contribute to a special issue of Rhubarb magazine focusing on Mennonite new music.
Attas’ article discusses contemporary pop artists with Mennonite backgrounds, including Sarah Neufeld of Arcade Fire, and Manitoba-based band Royal Canoe, and suggests that while these artists have wide-ranging influences, their Mennonite heritage may also shape both the way they create music and the kind of music they choose to make.