This event is in the past.It took place on November 14, 2025 at Morrison Hall.

Music Studies Colloquium: Morton Wan 1
Literature Talk
Music Studies Colloquium: Morton Wan 2
Music Studies Colloquium: Morton Wan 3

Music Studies Colloquium: Morton Wan

November 14 at 4:30pm

At Morrison Hall

Southside, Berkeley

Explore the fascinating intersection of music and finance with Morton Wan's colloquium on "bubble ballads" from the 1720 South Sea Bubble. Discover how these viral street songs captured the essence of early financial markets through melody and metaphor.

Historical music
Financial history
Academic lecture
Free event