Bonderman Travel Fellowship

Brendan McGovern

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History with Departmental Honors; Music: Jazz Studies

Undergraduate

2017 Fellows

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Travel Locations: Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago, Brazil, Argentina, Ghana, South Africa, Indonesia

Music has always been an integral part of Brendan’s life. Whether playing saxophone, clarinet, or flute in solitary meditation, or actively interacting with different musical communities, Brendan will use music as a guide during his Bonderman Fellowship. He seeks to understand its role in different societies, and how this is reflected in the cultures, religions, politics, and laws of each place he visits. Ultimately, he hopes that his journey will show him how music can promote positive social change and inspire people. Brendan’s travels will take him to Cuba, Trinidad & Tobago, Brazil, Argentina, Ghana, South Africa, and Indonesia.