Caribbean Music in Context

When
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program flyerLatin American and Caribbean Studies Center
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 
MPR St Mary’s Hall
 
Explore the vibrant sounds of the Caribbean and learn how diverse genres tell the story of culture, resistance, and identity. Discover the beats that shape (and are shaped by) the region, and the social forces that brought them to life. 
 
When: Wednesday 4/22, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Where: St. Mary's Hall (Language House) Multipurpose Room
 
Panelists:
  • Dean Stephanie Shonekan - Ethnomusicologist and Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities
     
  • Dr. Josanne Francis - Director of UMD Steelbands
     
  • Dr. Víctor Hernández-Sang - LACS Alum + Programming Manager at the National Council for the Traditional Arts

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