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“Music of Latin@s and their Predecessors in the United States before 1900” What was “Latin music” like in pre-twentieth century America? Was there a “Latin music” or even a Latino identity during this historical period? With the current heated political … Read more
“Music of Latin@s and their Predecessors in the United States before 1900” What was “Latin music” like in pre-twentieth century America? Was there a “Latin music” or even a Latino identity during this historical period? With the current heated political … Read more
**This performance will be held in Person Hall** This event will include an appearance by Charanga Carolina, the first university-based charanga ensemble in the United States, led by UNC Associate Professor of Music David Garcia.
With a dizzying repertoire that includes salsa dura, jazz, and Afro-Cuban-inflected originals, Durham’s Orquesta GarDel is one of the most respected salsa groups in the region. Co-founded in 2006 by UNC ethnomusicology professor David Garcia, the group boasts a dynamic … Read more
With a dizzying repertoire that includes salsa dura, jazz, and Afro-Cuban-inflected originals, Durham’s Orquesta GarDel is one of the most respected salsa groups in the region. Co-founded in 2006 by UNC ethnomusicology professor David Garcia, the group boasts a … Read more