A man and a woman play at two pianos opposite each other in front of an audience in a baroque ballroom.
Music Class: Tango Today
New York

This third and final class of the series will focus on the torchbearers, innovators, and trends that are redefining and distinguishing modern tango.

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A conductor raises his arms in front of a string orchestra in a chapel with tall stained glass windows in the background.

Music Class: What Is New Music?

October 08, 2025

This second of three classes will give context for what distinguishes new music coming from Latin America, why it’s important, and how to appreciate it.

A woman wearing a straw headdress plays a small guitar and sings into a microphone.

Music Class: Voices of the Americas

September 17, 2025

This first of three classes by Americas Society Music Director Sebastian Zubieta will look at vocal styles and traditions from the Americas.

(L-R) Presidents Gabriel Boric (Chile), Gustavo Petro (Colombia), Xi Jinping (China), and Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva (Brazil) stand on a raised stage with other CELAC leaders.

China's Evolving Presence in South America: An Overview

July 24, 2025

Experts discussed Beijing’s changing priorities in the region at this members-only virtual event.