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The History of Salsa: Lecture and Demo Performance

Sunday, March 16, 2025 3 PM World Arts East
Explore the history and roots of salsa music and dance. This immersive lecture and demonstration performance features New York City–based salsa artists and music historians who share the history of salsa through oration, live music, and dance.

Part of: Nuestros sonidos

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World Arts East
115 West 29th Street, #1106

Carnegie Hall's Nuestros sonidos (Our Sounds) festival shines a light on the vibrant sounds, diverse traditions, and enormous influence of Latin culture in the US. From February through May 2025, Nuestros sonidos extends beyond the walls of Carnegie Hall to include more than 100 events hosted by over 50 cultural and academic partner organizations across New York City. Events presented range from concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and talks to dance, theater performances, film screenings, and more.

El festival Nuestros sonidos de Carnegie Hall ilumina los vibrantes sonidos, diversas tradiciones y la enorme influencia de la cultura latina en Estados Unidos. Desde febrero hasta mayo de 2025, Nuestros sonidos se extiende más allá de las paredes de Carnegie Hall para incluir más de 100 eventos organizados por más de 50 organizaciones culturales y académicas aliadas en toda la ciudad de Nueva York. Los eventos presentados abarcan desde conciertos, exhibiciones, talleres y charlas, hasta danza, presentaciones teatrales, proyecciones de películas y más.

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