November 14, 2015
This month, Timmons Roberts and Guy Edwards will release their new book A Fragmented Continent: Latin America and the Global Politics of Climate Change (MIT Press, 2015). The book contains a forward by former President of Chile Ricardo Lagos.
October 26, 2015
From October 1-7, 2015, CLACS hosted Brown University's first Latin Jazz and Pop Festival. A lively celebration of Latin musics and cultures, the week featured live performances from artists such as Descemer Bueno, PALO!, Pedrito Martinez, Gina Chavez, Ed Calle, and Sonlokos; as well as panels and lectures with Eva Silot Bravo, Martin Cohen, Ned Sublette and others. Co-sponsored by the Watson Institute, the Fundación Botín, the Brown Department of Music, the Office of the Vice Provost for the Arts, and the Creative Arts Council.
September 25, 2015
The PALO! song “Camina Con Los Codos (Live)” from their Grammy - and Latin Grammy - nominated album “PALO! Live” is receiving its world premiere on the CLACS website in anticipation of PALO!'s headlining show at the Brown University Latin Jazz and Pop Festival!