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History of Latin Music: Rhumba! Samba! Tango! Mambo! with John Clark

Join John Clark for a Presentation on the history of Latin American music. American popular music comes mostly from South American and Cuban dance music. Starting with The Peanut Vendor in 1928 and The Carioca, an Oscar winning dance hit for Fred Astaire in 1934. The 1940’s to the 60’s saw hits by Xavier Cugat (Brazil), Charlie Spivak (Besame Mucho), mambo king Prez Prado with Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White and Mexican rock & roller Ritchie Valens with La Bamba, folky Guantanamera, Herb Alpert’s pop mariachi (The Lonely Bull) and samba Grammy winner Girl from Ipanema. Carmen Miranda and Desi Arnaz also made a big splash in the movies and on record. Register at www.jenkscenter.org Sponsored by a generous grant from the John and Mary Murphy Educational Foundation.

Composer’s Corner with Bruce Posner, friend and archivist for the Andrew Violette Estate with Host Andrew Celentano

Join our host Andrew Celentano, a talented local pianist and composer himself, for an interesting interview with Bruce Posner, expert, and archivist for Andrew Violette’s life work. Andrew Violette (1953-2021) was a New York City based composer, pianist, organist, and synthesizer player. He was active as a solo recitalist, accompanist, and recording artist. He composed over 90 works leaving a legacy of wonderful music. Bruce Posner, friend of the composer for 46 years, witnessed the creation of many of Violette’s works. Bruce is preparing an archive of Violette’s writings and performances for posterity. Register to obtain the Zoom link. Sponsored by a generous grant from The Cummings Foundation.

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Winchester School Committee Workshop Meeting

WINCHESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING

CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING