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The Third Root: From Africa to Latin America art and cultural exhibition
October 8, 2013 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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ACAL of Mexico (Asociación Cultural de Artes y Letras de México) will host “The Third Root: From Africa to Latin America” an art exhibit and cultural program with music, songs, and dances on October 8th at Johnson C. Smith University to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
The festive spirit of Latin America and the Caribbean –infused with the richness of its African heritage- will be present during this communitywide event to promote better cultural and historic understanding.
Performances by local and regional artists will represent musical traditions of Latin American countries including: Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Perú, and Puerto Rico. Through dance groups, singers and music, the audience will learn about traditions and the culture preserved up to these days in Latin American countries with influence from African music, dances and musical instruments.
