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RESEARCH: Presentation

Global Jazz Fusion: World Music Influences on American Jazz from the 1970s through the turn of the 21st Century

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
3:00 PM - 3:25 PM CST
Location: Imperial 5
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Description: Explores The Global Influences That Shaped American Jazz From The 1970s Through 2000, Including Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Indian, Balkan, And African Traditions. Highlights Key Figures, Cross-Cultural Collaborations, And Jazz’s Role In Responding To A Globalizing World.