The History of Latin Music & Latin Jazz Part X This Spring seminar series is a tribute to the history of Latin music and jazz and the musicians and artists who helped create it from the 1930’s to the present.

This free seminar series will highlight the diversity The series is hosted by Joe Conzo Sr., noted music historian, of the music pioneers and their impact on the producer and author of Mambo Diablo: My Journey with Tito Puente. These seminars will broaden your knowledge history of Latin music and jazz. Learn about the of the genres and enlighten you as you hear and learn musicians and artists like Graciela, known as the about the music and how it evolved from the 1930’s to now.

First Lady of Latin Jazz, Ceila Cruz, Olga Guiott, The seminar will focus on latin music, the jazz era and the Gloria Estefan, Enrique Jorrin, Johnny Rodriquez, diverse artists who were influential in creating it, including Julio Gutiérrez and many others that helped the great Tito Puente. Special guests will periodically attend throughout the seminars series. The Tito Puente Exhibit create and influence the music of this time. is housed at Hostos and is available for viewing.

When: Saturdays 11:00am to 1:00pm February 24, 2018 March 3, 2018 March 10, 2018 March 17, 2018 March 24, 2018 April 7, 2018 April 14, 2018 April 21, 2018

Where: The art gallery at Hostos Community College

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