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The Last Song Before the War
MCC THEATER
The Last Song Before the War captures the inspiring rise and uncertain future of Mali’s annual Festival in the Desert. Against the backdrop of stunning musical performances, the film subtly reveals the challenges and triumphs of creating an artistic event in dire economic and political circumstances. In 2012, the Festival in the Desert came to a halt when separatist rebels and Islamic militants seized control of Northern Mali. This award-winning documentary chronicles the 2011 Festival,—arguably the last edition that still captured its original goals—a global display of peace, reconciliation, and the healing power of music. Kiley Kraskouskas, 74 min., French with English subtitles, 2013, USA, Mali.
The Story of Salsa
MCC THEATER
An all-star panel discussion on the origin, cultural meaning, and current global boom of salsa music, hosted by UCSB professor of sociology William I. Robinson and featuring: in person, salsa legend Angel Lebron, the New York-based Puerto Rican salsa superstar; UCI social sciences professor and former Smithsonian Institute curator of Latin Jazz Raul Fernandez; and ethnomusicologist and curator of the Smithsonian traveling exhibit American Sabor: Latinos in US Popular Music, Marisol Berrios Miranda Co-sponsored by UCSB Sociology Department
Film
Opening Night of OUTRAGEOUS, Santa Barbara’s LGBTQ Film Festival
MCC THEATER
Screening of film Drunktown's Finest. Through a trio of interwoven narratives, including a transgender beauty queen, a reluctant father-to-be and an adopted college student struggle to balance traditional culture with the assimilationist ideals of contemporary America., The trio work out their destinies with stubborn grace and authenticity.
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Directed by Sydney Freeland / 2013, USA, 93 min. English and Navajo with English subtitles.
Co-sponsored by Sponsored by the UCSB Multicultural Center. Preceded by trailers of movies from the 23rd Outrageous Film Festival.
Directed by Sydney Freeland / 2013, USA, 93 min. English and Navajo with English subtitles. Co-sponsored by Sponsored by the UCSB Multicultural Center. Preceded by trailers of movies from the 23rd Outrageous Film Festival.
The Story of Salsa 2
THE HUB
Legendary salsa musician and his amazing 12-piece band will bring to life the sounds of the Caribbean and New York City's Latino barrios in this unforgettable evening of Latin song and dance. Lebron has played with some of the greatest names in Afro-Caribbean music, among them mambo king Machito, Johnny and Tito Rodriguez, Eddie Palmiere, Willy Colon, and La India. The dance and concert will feature performances by two of Southern California’s most popular dance troupes, Diana Tere and Sensual Emotion, and Oswaldo y Sabor Latino. Free salsa lessons prior to live band by Santa Barbara’s own Hector Sanchez. Tickets $5 UCSB Students/$10 general. Contact the A.S. Ticket Office at 805-893-2064 or buy online at www.mcc.ucsb.edu (extra fees apply).
