
Knox Welcomes Cuban Musician Jesús Fernández as Artist in Residence
Fernández joins Knox community to participate in intercultural exchange.
By bringing Fernández to Knox, Hope intended to immerse students in intercultural exchange. Fernández shared his knowledge of Cuban history and music with around 20 students who now are enrolled in Afro-Cuban Music & Dance, an immersion program focused on the history, music, and culture of Cuba.
Knox faculty members and students in the course will travel to Cuba from December 7-17, working principally through world-renowned Conjunto Folklorico Nacional (National Folkloric Ensemble of Cuba) and receiving instruction from professionals in traditional Afro-Cuban drumming, dancing, and singing.
"I think opportunities for intercultural exchange are really wonderful," said Hope. "It opens up a horizon of possibilities for students. It's the opportunity of a lifetime."
Published on November 01, 2017