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- African Influences on Contemporary Latin American, Caribbean, and Spanish Music6:00 pm
African Influences on Contemporary Latin American, Caribbean, and Spanish Music
With the arrival of African peoples to Latin America and Spain came their cultural traditions – most notably their music – that have helped them resist the oppression they’ve faced. Over the past centuries, their music has mixed with that of indigenous, European, and later American culture, as evidenced by the Puerto Rican Bomba, the Dominican Merengue, the Cuban Son, and the Colombian Cumbia, and in the present the hip hop, rap, and reggaeton. Such songs’ lyrics often speak about experiences of oppression and marginalization, but also about celebration. In this presentation, we’re going to talk about the history of African immigration to Spain and the Americas and the evolution of their rhythms into present day. The goal is to celebrate this heritage that has been one of the most important symbols of resistance yet has been omitted from official narratives. We invite you to this presentation to learn about, honor, and sing contemporary music that comes from African roots.
When | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 |
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Contact Name | Maria Datel |
Contact Email | datel@bu.edu |
Fees | Free |
Speakers | María Datel & Elena Carrión Guerrero |