This free seminar series will highlight the diversity of the music pioneers and their impact on the history of Latin music and jazz. Learn about the musicians and artists like Graciela, known as the First Lady of Latin Jazz, Ceila Cruz, Olga Guiott, Gloria Estefan, Enrique Jorrin, Johnny Rodriquez, Julio Guiterriez and many others that helped create and influence the music of this time.
The series is hosted by Joe Conzo Sr., noted music historian, producer and author of Mambo Diablo: My Journey with Tito Puente. These seminars will broaden your knowledge of the genres and enlighten you as you hear and learn about the music and how it evolved from the 1930’s to now.
The seminar will focus on latin music, the jazz era and the diverse artists who were influential in creating it, including the great Tito Puente. Special guests will periodically attend throughout the seminars series. The Tito Puente Exhibit is housed at Hostos and is available for viewing.
ALL WORKSHOPS WILL BE HOSTED AT THE ART GALLERY LOCATED AT HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Seminars take place on the following Saturdays from 11:00am to 1:00pm
October 15, 2016
October 22, 2016
October 29, 2016
November 5, 2016
November 12, 2016
November 19, 2016
December 3, 2016
December 10, 2016
To reserve your space for this free workshop please call 718-518-6656