Music Evolution in the African Diaspora Symposium: Bomba, Jazz, Cumbia, Plena, Bullerengue & Salsa
Schedule
Sat May 18 2024 at 09:30 am to 09:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Ferrell Hall 1016 Caroline St Fredericksburg, VA 22401 | Fredericksburg, VA
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Join us for 🌳"Music Evolution in the African Diaspora Symposium" featuring a lineup of incredible speakers and artists!🎶 The City of Fredericksburg will vibrate to the beats and moves of this free community event! ✨️🎶 Musical genres: Bomba, Jazz, Cumbia, Plena, Bullerengue and Salsa
🗓 Date: May 18th, 2024
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
📍 Event Venues: Ferrell Hall 1016 Caroline St Fredericksburg, VA & Fredericksburg Market Square
Highlights:
🗣🎤 9:30am Keynote Speaker & Panel Discussion: Dive deep into the roots of this event’s musical genres. Our expert speakers will unravel the rich tapestry of these genres.
Noel Allende Goitía, Ph.D.
Tashara Gavin-Moorehead
Eileene Tejada, Ph.D.
Marly Perez
Alicia Díaz, Moderator
💃🏽🕺🏿12:30pm Community Workshops: Immerse yourself in this event’s rhythms and movements as we offer interactive workshops, providing you with a hands-on experience of each music and dance style.
12:30pm Ivelisse Díaz - La Escuelita BDC - Bomba
1:30pm Tashara Gavin-Moorehead - Jazz
2:30pm La Marvela - Cumbia/Bullerengue
3:30pm Salsa Guy Richmond - Salsa
🎶 6:30pm Live Performances: Be enchanted by performances that will showcase the beauty and diversity of Afro-Rooted musical traditions.
Tashara Gavin-Moorehead
La Marvela
La Comparsa de Kadencia
Las BomPleneras from Chicago!
🌟 Why Attend?
🌎 Cultural Exchange
🫱🏼🫲🏽 Community Building
📚 Educational Experience
Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the rich musical heritage of the African Diaspora! 🔍🎶🌍
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This event is partially funded by the Fredericksburg Arts Commission, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, and Dominion Energy, and in partnership with the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Clavea Unidos.
We are looking for sponsors! Please message us to learn how you can support us!
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Where is it happening?
Ferrell Hall 1016 Caroline St Fredericksburg, VA 22401, 1016 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401-3814, United States,Fredericksburg, VirginiaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
