Black History Month: “La presencia afro en la música cubana”


DATE
Friday February 11, 2022
TIME
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM

Julio Montero, FHIS alumni, dance instructor, performer and producer, will showcase examples on African music and dance elements as key components of today’s Cuban casino (Cuban salsa), a popular social dance. We will learn about its historical and ethnic roots, and its social implications on Cuban identity.

This presentation will be in mostly in Spanish.

Location: Buchanan B309

This is event is hosted by Spanish for Community and the course SPAN 301. 

Mandatory Registration:

Email maria.carbonetti@ubc.ca to reserve your seat. Space is limited.