Levine Museum of the New South invites you to explore Latino music. There are two events planned, one at the Levine Museum on Wednesday, March 30th, and one at Neighborhood Theatre on Friday, April 29th.
The New Latino Sound Series, Part 1
Levine Museum of the New South, 300 East 7th Street
Wednesday, March 30th, 2016, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free for Levine Museum members; $5 for non-members (both need to follow the above link to reserve their space.)
Explore how local Latino musicians in the South are blending different musical traditions, such as rock, salsa, blues, reggae, country, and bachata and have an opportunity to listen and discover the new sounds of this Nuevo South. In the first installment of the series, author Sam Byrd will discuss his book The Sounds of Latinidad: Immigrants Making Music and Creating Culture in a Southern City, which focuses on Latino immigrant musicians and their fans in Charlotte, NC. The book talk will be followed by a special performance by Charlotte’s own UltimaNota.
The New Latin Sound, Part 2
Neighborhood Theatre, 511 East 36th Street
Friday, April 29th, 2016, Doors at 7 p.m., Show at 8 p.m.
Cost: $10 (follow above link to buy tickets)
Join us for Part 2 of our music series showcasing area Latino musicians who are blending a wide range of musical traditions such as rock, salsa, country, blues, reggae, bachata, and more. Presented in conjunction with Levine Museum’s exhibit ¡NUEVOlution! Latinos and the New South. Experience the New Latino Sound live at The Neighborhood Theatre, one of Charlotte’s top music venues! Don’t miss a special evening show featuring performances by local and regional Latino musicians Orquesta Mayor, Patabamba, Jahlistic, and Reinaldo Brahn.