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  • Ethnographic research workshop: Panel discussion about ethnography and cultural encounters in Fulbright research

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    At the core of Fulbright's mission is cultural ambassadorship and international partnership. What are some common concerns for Fulbrighters when working in a new country? How do cultural encounters shape our Fulbright research or work? How do we develop meaningful collaborations with other Fulbrighters and local researchers in productive and sensitive ways? Panelists: Rachita Sood […]

  • Ethnographic research workshop: Ethnographic observation and participant observation in Fulbright research

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    How do we acknowledge our biases and reflect on how our cultural perspectives are formed? How do we physically position ourselves in a space that is unfamiliar to us? How do we behave when etiquette is unknown or language is an obstacle? What does participation look like, and when is participation appropriate or inappropriate? Panelists: Gordon […]

  • Geovane Santos and Richard Miller on Brazilian jazz

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    Join us for an online conversation about Brazilian jazz with talented guitarists and educators Geovane Santos and Richard Miller. They will play some solo pieces and talk about their journeys performing and teaching Brazilian jazz guitar. About Geovane Santos: Geovane Santos, a native Brazilian from the city of Belo Horizonte, is a guitarist, composer, arranger, […]

  • Women in Brazilian Song: Rose Moraes, Cissa Paz, and Elin Melgarejo

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    Join us for an online conversation about vocal techniques in Brazilian music with renowned singers Elin Melgarejo, Rose Moraes, and Cissa Paz. They will talk about techniques for singing samba, forró, and bossa nova, as well as their experiences in the Brazilian music scene in Washington, DC and how they are dealing with the COVID-19 […]

  • Forró jam and hang with Rob Curto, Richard Miller, and Bryan McCann

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    Join us for a forró and choro dance party featuring Rob Curto, Richard Miller, and Bryan McCann! Accordionist Rob Curto and 7-string guitarist Richard Miller will play some forró and choro tunes to get you dancing in your home, and they will be joined by Brazilian music scholar Bryan McCann for an exciting discussion about […]

  • Transnational Popular Music and Dance of Brazil & Ireland: Rob Curto, Paddy League, and Kate Spanos

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    Forró, frevo, reels, jigs, and the button accordion. There are more connections than you know between the popular music and dances of Brazil and Ireland! Join us for a conversation between ethnomusicologist Paddy League, Ph.D., ethnochoreologist Kate Spanos, Ph.D., and accordion master musician Rob Curto. They will describe their experiences and research in northeastern Brazilian and traditional Irish music […]

  • Trio Júlio

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    Join us for this extra special virtual performance and conversation with the brothers of Trio Júlio from Rio de Janeiro! Trio Júlio is a Brazilian music trio comprised of brothers Magno (percussion) and twins Marlon (7-string guitar) and Maycon (mandolin). Their charismatic performances combine choro, samba, and other Brazilian rhythms. The trio was recognized at […]

  • African Rhythms in Brazilian Music, Part I – Workshop with Richard Miller, PhD

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    EducArte workshop series. Wednesday, September 23, 2020. About Richard Miller: Richard Miller explores the richly expressive sounds of the nylon string guitar (both 7 string and 6 string) with a repertoire that includes Brazilian styles (choro, samba, bossa nova, forró, etc.), American jazz, Latin American styles (salsa, bolero, tangos, etc.), and Classical guitar. He is […]

  • Ethnographic research workshop: Sharing your research findings

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    This online workshop is the fourth in a series of ethnographic research workshops organized in partnership with Fulbridge, the Fulbrighter Network, and EducArte. The workshops are for Fulbright alumni, current Fulbrighters, and prospective Fulbrighters, or for anyone interested in ethnographic research. We welcome people from all fields and disciplines to share their experiences and expertise. […]

  • Artists of Prince George’s County: Amy K Bormet and Ceylon Mitchell

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    Join us for a conversation with Prince George's County-based artists Amy K Bormet and Ceylon Mitchell about their work as musicians, educators, and arts administrators. They will talk about their community-focused work pre-pandemic, how they have been dealing with the pandemic, and what their plans are for moving forward after the pandemic. The discussion will […]