Sounds Of Resistance - A Lecture With John Santos - Jazz Camp Online at Living Jazz

A lecture and presentation hosted by historian, educator, producer and bandleader John Santos. Featuring selections from his legendary collection of slides, audio and video recordings.

The privileged concept that art should not be political is not a reality for artists from marginalized communities. The art is born from the historical violence and every day struggles to survive. As such, the arts become weapons of mass construction, giving hope, courage, clarity and love to countless distressed communities. Music and dance are no exception. Despite the onslaught of over-commercialization and industry pressure, music and dance remain foundational tools in the identity and documentation of the Afro/Latino/Indigenous peoples of the colonized Americas. Music and dance are incarnate and psychic elements of liberation, spirituality, unity and connection to the earth and the ancestors. They provoke critical thinking that respects all working class and marginalized segments of society and as such is crucial to progressive movements of social change. Sounds of Resistance will uncover some of the long history of such music and musicians from a Latin American perspective....

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A lecture and presentation hosted by historian, educator, producer and bandleader John Santos. Featuring selections from his legendary collection of slides, audio and video recordings.

The privileged concept that art should not be political is not a reality for artists from marginalized communities. The art is born from the historical violence and every day struggles to survive. As such, the arts become weapons of mass construction, giving hope, courage, clarity and love to countless distressed communities. Music and dance are no exception. Despite the onslaught of over-commercialization and industry pressure, music and dance remain foundational tools in the identity and documentation of the Afro/Latino/Indigenous peoples of the colonized Americas. Music and dance are incarnate and psychic elements of liberation, spirituality, unity and connection to the earth and the ancestors. They provoke critical thinking that respects all working class and marginalized segments of society and as such is crucial to progressive movements of social change. Sounds of Resistance will uncover some of the long history of such music and musicians from a Latin American perspective.

Please note: This master class will be conducted live via Zoom. You will need a reliable internet connection, a computer, tablet or mobile device with a webcam and microphone.

John Santos
Seven-time Grammy-nominated percussionist, US Artists Fontanals Fellow, and 2013-2014 SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director, John Santos, is one of the foremost exponents of Afro-Latin music in the world today. He is known for his innovative use of traditional forms and instruments in combination with contemporary music, and has earned much respect and recognition as a prolific performer, composer, teacher, writer, radio programmer, and record/event producer whose career has spanned four decades.

johnsantos.com

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