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Sounding Kiskeya Research Symposium (CU Music)

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Open Event Free Fun Music Performance

Sat, Mar 7, 2026

9 AM – 1 PM EST (GMT-5)

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This half-day symposium brings together scholars, performers, and graduate students to examine the music, history, and cultural contexts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Through papers, panel discussions, and an archival presentation, participants explore topics including musical exchange, nationalism, folklore, and performance practice on the island of Kiskeya. The symposium features contributions from invited scholars and Cornell faculty and students, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue at the intersection of research and performance.

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