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by Nicole Young
April 29, 2021
The cliche that music is a universal language is a cliche for a reason as music truly connects people while also telling the history of a culture. Many Latin American countries use music and dance to keep their traditions alive and the various styles have been recognized worldwide. There’s salsa, rumba, and samba which are heavily influenced by African roots while the tango has its roots in the brothels of Argentina hence its infamous sexually charged nature. These various dance styles are a celebration of the countries and cultures they represent and many were popularized by artists including Celia Cruz (salsa), Juan Luis Guerra (merengue), and Carlos Gardel (tango). We compiled some of the most famous LATAM dance styles paired with TikToks showcasing the signature moves.
Heartbeat Opera: Breathing Free
$15 general public; free for UC Davis Students
Breathing Free builds on Heartbeat Operaâs 2018 collaboration with 100 incarcerated singers in six prison choirs, part of a contemporary Fideliotold through the lens of Black Lives Matter.
Ellen Forney: âMarbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, & Meâ
March 1, 4 p.m., free
The author of this yearâs Campus Community Book Project, Forney shares a video presentation on her book, âMarbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo & Me,â followed by a live question and answer session.
Jeremy Rourke: âThe Exploded View From My Time Machineâ
March 13, 7:30 p.m, free
Jeremy Rourke presents a performance of expanded cinema works rooted in original music and experimental animation as part of UC Davisâs SHAPE program.