Jazz Diplomacy: America’s Conversation with the World
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This presentation explores how jazz became a powerful diplomatic tool for the U.S. in the Cold War, helping to counter propaganda while showcasing American culture abroad. The talk highlights legendary musicians such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, and examines how they balanced their roles as cultural ambassadors with the realities of the Civil Rights Movement at home. The presentation also explores the continuing role of American “soft power” today, and how jazz as an art form and its role in diplomacy have been transformed into a global phenomenon.
About the speaker:
Dr. James Ketterer,
Director of AUA Extension
James Ketterer is director of AUA Extension and professor of practice in the MAIRD program. He has extensive experience in international education and public diplomacy. In addition to his academic and policy work, he is the drummer for the Arch Stanton Quartet, which recently completed a yearlong grant combining jazz, classical and Moroccan music.
Venue: 133W
About the speaker:
Dr. James Ketterer,
Director of AUA Extension
James Ketterer is director of AUA Extension and professor of practice in the MAIRD program. He has extensive experience in international education and public diplomacy. In addition to his academic and policy work, he is the drummer for the Arch Stanton Quartet, which recently completed a yearlong grant combining jazz, classical and Moroccan music.
Venue: 133W
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Where is it happening?
40 Baghramyan Avenue, 0019 Yerevan, Armenia, Բաղրամյան 1-ին անցում 49, Երեւան, Հայաստան, Yerevan, Armenia
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Host or PublisherAUA Political Science and International Affairs
