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Performance
An Evening of Andean Music with Quijeremá Al Son del Tunduki
MCC THEATER
Quijeremá is a dynamic force driven by sweeping bandola choruses with a firm foundation of acoustic bass and the deep reverberations of the Cajon, a Peruvian 'beat box.' Melodies are based in the percussion, interwoven with trumpet and the complex rhythm of Venezuelan maracas. Their current work, Al Son del Tunduki, is a musical journey to unearth the African Diaspora in the Americas. The San Francisco Chronicle calls them 'A potent mix of Latin American folk music and jazz.' Tickets $5 UCSB students/$15 general. Contact the A.S Ticket Office at 805-893-2064. Limited seating.
Cup of Culture
¡Viva México!
MCC THEATER
City of Los Angeles, USA. In the heart of the city, undocumented Mexican immigrants are hunted by the police and struggle to earn a living without losing their identity. On the other side of the border, in a journey from the mountains of southeastern Mexico to the northern border with the United States, Sub-commander Marcos and the people of Mexico trace the forgotten face of a country. A celebration of the struggle for land and dignity. Nicolas Défossé, 120 min., Spanish with English subtitles, 2010, Mexico.
MCC in I.V.
An Evening of Spoken Word with DJ Suelo
JAVANS’ (938 EMBARCADERO DEL NORTE, ISLA VISTA)
Calling all conscious poets to the stage! The MCC is creating an open mic for anyone to artistically express themselves while educating others on current issues affecting students of color, women, differently abled people, queers, and allies. Come, enjoy, and share talents in this safe space for a night of 'edutainment.'
Cup of Culture – Meet the Filmmaker
White Wash
MCC THEATER
White Wash xplores the complexity of race in America through the eyes of the ocean. In examining the history of world water culture and of black identity as it triumphs and evolves in the minds of black surfers, we learn about the power of transcending race as a constructive phenomenon. Discussion following the screening. Panelists include, Ted Woods, director; Rick Blocker, UCSB Alum and founder of BlackSurfing.com; Alison Rose Jefferson, Cultural Historian and UCSB Doctoral Graduate Student in History; and Peter Neushul, UCSB Lecturer on the History of Science and Surfing. Ted Woods, 78 min., English, 2011, USA. Co-sponsored by the A.S. Coastal Fund, the Center for Black Studies Research, and the History Department.
