Mujeres de Metepec (Carlos Merida)
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MHS 594
Contemporary Latin American Fusions
June 30-August 1, 2025 / TBD
Cultural fusion has long been a defining feature of Latin American music, and its significance as a subject of musicological inquiry has only grown since the end of the Cold War. This doctoral-level seminar examines the dynamic intersections of diverse musical traditions, focusing on transnational careers, crossovers between popular and classical styles, subversive amalgamations, cosmopolitan regionalisms, and other notable forms of musical synthesis. Through a focus on compositions created after 1989, we engage with the ways in which artists negotiate identity, globalism, and tradition in their compositions. Key figures include Mauricio Kagel, Astor Piazzolla, Tania León, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, whose lives and works exemplify these complex interactions.
Students will critically engage with readings, contribute to class discussions, and produce a final research paper and presentation that explores these themes in greater depth.
Program Information
Tuition:
$6,150 / 3 credits
Read our blog: Eastman Summer Spotlight: Latin American Musical Modernism
