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Redescubriendo a Carlos Guastavino
Hace un par de meses discutí sobre las dificultades para definir la figura del compositor de música latinoamericano. Hoy quiero hablar del argentino Carlos Guastavino. La diversidad de estilos, escuelas, y motivaciones provocan que muchos compositores se queden fuera de los márgenes de análisis, rígidos y poco inclusivos. Por esa…
Video Killed the Radio Star: Latin American Music Video Showcase
The Latino Remix: May the Real J.B. Please Stand Up?
Native Roots: An Interview with Desirae Harp and Diego Romero
The first Native Roots Open Mic Series at Resistencia Bookstore on March 13th, will welcome various styles of performance to provide a showcase for up-and-coming Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists. The event is organized by first-year Linguistic Anthropology graduate student Qui’chi Patlan. By fostering connections between Indigenous/Native communities and cultures across…
As long as there’s that *tick tick* followed by that bump: Pancadões and Sound Politics on the streets of São Paulo
We interviewed Dr. Leonardo Cardoso to gain a unique perspective on the rise and fall of the «pancadão» phenomenon on the streets of São Paulo. Check out the link below to find out how pancadões, street parties, and sound politics interact in the Brazilian metropolis. For more on Sound Politics…