Public Talk (2020)

The American Music Research Center inaugurates its new Counterpoints Lecture series with "Dancing With Death: Celia Cruz’s Azúcar and Queer of Color Survival," a talk by Dr. Kristie Soares. Dr. Soares explores the evolution of Celia Cruz’s signature catchphrase "azúcar" (sugar), from her early career with Fania Records to her later music with Sony Music and finally to its posthumous adoption by queer fans of color both at her funeral and in the aftermath of the 2016 Pulse Nightclub massacre. This event is presented by the American Music Research Center, more at colorado.edu/amrc.

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Even though we are not gathering in person, you can still enjoy this event from the comfort of your home. Stream this event Monday, November 2, 5:30 p.m. right here at cupresents.org.

This event is presented through Zoom.

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Program

The American Music Research Center is proud to introduce its new Counterpoints Lecture series, featuring interdisciplinary distinguished music scholars.