A former artist-in-residence at Joshua Tree National Park studied the music history of the area during her stay. On Monday, December 9, she will share her discoveries with the public and read from her book, “Songs of Joshua Tree.” Reporter Heather Clisby has the details…
Lauren Beth Eisenberg Davis, a Baltimore-based writer and photographer, once lived in Joshua Tree National Park as an artist-in-residence. During her time, Davis researched the music history of Native American tribes that inhabited the park starting in the 1600s, including the Cahuilla, Serrano, and Chemehuevi. She continued studying the folk-life of miners, cattle ranchers and homesteaders, and continued to modern day while asking the question: What is it about the high desert that musicians just love?
On Monday, December 9, Davis will read from her book, “Songs of Joshua Tree” and lead a public discussion about the music history and culture of the area. This free event will take place at 7 p.m. at the Black Rock Canyon Visitor Center at 9800 Black Rock Canyon Road in Yucca Valley.
