Afro-Cuban Masters Perform July 28

A group of internationally-recognized master drummers, dancers and singers, most of them Cuban natives, provides a week-long series of workshops at Humboldt State July 21-28, open to the public.

A group of internationally-recognized master drummers, dancers and singers, most of them Cuban natives, provides a week-long series of workshops at Humboldt State July 21-28, open to the public.

The eleventh annual “Explorations in Afro-Cuban Dance and Drum” program offers seven days of intensive instruction in the folkloric and popular music, songs, and dances of the Afro-Cuban traditions.

A vibrant combined student recital and faculty performance will conclude the “Explorations” program on Sat., July 28, at 8:00 p.m. in Van Duzer Theatre. The public is invited to attend. Admission is $5.00 at the door, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The public is also invited to the weekday evening Salsa dance classes on a drop-in basis for $10.00 per person.

For a schedule and other details, dial HSU’s Office of Extended Education at (707) 826-3731, email extended@humboldt.edu or visit the web site at www.humboldt.edu/afrocuban.