Inauguration of the New Exhibit at the Middle American Research Institute - Ancient Rituals, Modern Ceremonies: Celebrations of Indigenous Middle America.
This ensemble, comprised of Tulane students, focuses on the intersections of Brazilian music with jazz. Bossa nova, samba jazz, baião, choro, ijexá, and many other traditional Brazilian rhythms integrate the repertoire. The ensemble performs music from Tom Jobim, Hermeto Pascoal, João Bosco, João Donato, Gilberto Gil, and Pixinguinha. Geovane Santos, LAST PhD Candidate, is the director of the Tulane Brazilian Jazz Ensemble.
Geovane Santos, an Afro-Brazilian guitarist, vocalist, composer, and educator from Belo Horizonte, brings his rich cultural heritage to New Orleans' vibrant music scene. Recognized as the city's "best Brazilian jazz guitarist" by OffBeat Magazine, he is the founder of New Orleans Brasil Day and a dedicated scholar exploring race, transculturation, and cultural appropriation in music.
El dios del silencio (2023) is a short story collection written by Fernando Rivera. Since he won the Peruvian National Award for Short Stories El cuento de las mil palabras in 1992, he has published the short story collection Barcos de arena (1994) and the novels Invencible como tu figura (2004) and Ustedes que jamás vieron mi Muerte (2016). His short stories have been published in anthologies in Peru and Spain.
This event will take place in Spanish
The Center for Health Equity in Latin America (CHELA) at Tulane University research team will present their findings based on a scoping review on racism in healthcare facilities in Latin America.
Unwind with the Stone Center on Friday afternoon with drinks, snacks, music, and good community. Everyone is welcome at the party!
The Public Opinion and Political Behavior Speaker Series brings together leading scholars examining the relationship between democracy, political institutions, and citizen attitudes and behavior in Latin America. Join CIPR for these presentations exploring how political institutions and public opinion shape democratic outcomes across the region.
Speaker: Jana Morgan (Rutgers University)
