Symposium: ‘Migration, Exile and Music in Latin America’

The symposium discusses the diverse forms human mobility manifested through musical practice in Latin America and by Latin Americans abroad, thus recognising the growing presence of Latin American and Caribbean communities in the United Kingdom. Our main speakers will be Dr María Emilia TIjoux (University of Chile) and Dr Henry Stobart (Royal Holloway), who will be joined in conversation by researchers, artists and activists residing in Bristol. The event will end with a concert by the Chilean-British ensemble Quimantú.

More information on the event website here. The activity is free to attend, but please book your tickets here.

The symposium is organised by Simon Palominos and supported by MMB, Royal Musical Association, Music & Letters Foundation, Department of Music, University of Bristol, Department of Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies, University of Bristol.