The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive presents the second Allison Miner Series: Cultural Heritage Through Festivals and Music of Colombia and Louisiana on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.
Two presentations celebrating the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and our Expedia Cultural Exchange country Colombia! Free and open to the public. Doors open at 6pm with back-to-back engaging presentations about festivals, heritage, and the brass bands that unites us.
About the Allison Miner Series:
The Allison Miner Series is an initiative of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Archive to celebrate Jazz Fest and Archive founder Allison Miner, and highlight research, scholarship, and projects that utilize the historic collections in the Jazz & Heritage Archive.
The Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Knowledge of Colombia through the Arts Directorate sponsor the Colombian Chirimia and New Orleans Brass band music: a common language project at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation
Chirimia and New Orleans Brass Band Music: Panelists, Leonidas Valencia and Alejandro Montaña Ibáñez. Moderated by Ana María Ochoa, Tulane University.
Both the Chirimía Chocoana and New Orleans Brass Bands are deeply rooted cultural manifestations that reflect and celebrate the history and diversity of their communities through music. These musical forms not only provide entertainment, but also foster community cohesion, the transmission of history, and the affirmation of cultural identities. As living expressions of resilience and joy, they continue to adapt and resonate with today's generations, keeping alive the flame of their rich cultural heritages.
Colombian Chirimía reflects the assimilation and reaffirmation of African culture in Colombia, integrating musical elements that demonstrate the resistance and cultural identity of the Afro-descendant communities settled in the northern Pacific of Colombia. Through its musical structure, Chirimía becomes a cultural expression that encompasses social, religious, farming, and festive practices, keeping the African heritage alive in the Colombian context.
The New Orleans Brass Band is a deep-rooted cultural tradition that fuses African and European influences, originating in African cultures brought by slaves and mixing with European religious processions. These celebrations evolved over time, incorporating brass music, dancing, and community participation. They represent a joyful expression of African American identity by celebrating life and community.
Photo: Cobrero from Chocó at Festival Petronio Álvarez (Cali, Colombia). Photo by Carlos Miguel Varona.
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