Special Events

FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP SERIES

The History of Latin Music & Latin Jazz Part XIV

This Spring seminar series is a tribute to the history of Latin music and jazz and the musicians and artists who helped create it from the 1930’s to the present.

This free seminar series will highlight the diversity of the music pioneers and their impact on the history of Latin music and jazz. Learn about the musicians and artists like Graciela, known as the First Lady of Latin Jazz, Ceila Cruz, Olga Guiott, Gloria Estefan, Enrique Jorrin, Johnny Rodriquez, Julio Gutiérrez and many others that helped create and influence the music of this time.

All seminars will be hosted virtually. Virtual seminars take place on the following Saturdays from 11am to 1pm.*

February 27, 2021 March 27, 2021 March 6, 2021 April 10, 2021 March 13, 2021 April 17, 2021 March 20, 2021 April 24, 2021 H6042-01-SP21 8 sessions 16 hrs.

The series is hosted by Joe Conzo Sr., noted music historian, producer and author of Mambo Diablo: My Journey with Tito Puente. These seminars will broaden your knowledge of the genres and enlighten you as you hear and learn about the music and how it evolved from the 1930’s to now.

The seminar will focus on latin music, the jazz era and the diverse artists who were influential in creating it, including the great Tito Puente. Special guests will periodically attend throughout the seminars series. The Tito Puente Exhibit is

housed at Hostos and is available for viewing.

For more information, call 718-518-6656. *Dates subject to change.

The 3rd Annual Women’s Resilience Conference

Friday, March 12, 2021 9:00am - 12:00pm

Come to this virtual conference and share the experiences of women embracing their place as leaders in their communities.

Keynote speakers will set the stage for a number of inspirational women, including essential workers. Each will share their stories and how the influences in their lives led them to become the role models they are today.

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