Drum Talk and Oricha Worship: Toward a Theology of Sound - Thursday, March 17, 3:30-4:30pm

2nd Gilbert Chase Memorial Lecture on Latin American Music: “Drum Talk and Oricha Worship: Toward a Theology of Sound,” by Katherine Hagedorn, Pomona College (Los Angeles). The talk will discuss the way in which Afro-Cuban rhythmic patterns used by batá drummers during santería ceremonies can be understood as sonic portraits of the different orichas (saints/deities). The talk will also feature video and audio examples as well as live demonstrations of batá drumming by Michael Skinkus and members of the local santería group Moyuba. Reception to follow. Admission is free of charge. This event is open to the public. For more information, call or e-mail Javier León at 504.865.5273 or jleón@tulane.edu respectively. The event is being hosted by: Latin American Studies, and is sponsored by: Department of Music.

This event will take place in Dixon Annex Recital Hall