Description
Colombia in a Breath is a space to discover the rich sound and symbolism that breath and wind instruments represent in the construction of our cultural identity. This event offers a sensitive journey through the history and meanings of breath as a vital gesture and symbolic principle.
The conference will explore the relationship between music, memory, and territory, showing how the sound of the wind connects Indigenous, mestizo, and Afro-descendant roots, and how it continues to inspire contemporary artistic practices. More than a lecture, it will be an invitation to listen to the country through its sonic breath, recognizing in each breath a story that unites us.
About José Pérez de Arce
A Chilean researcher, musicologist, and curator specializing in pre-Hispanic and traditional musical instruments of Latin America. His work has combined archaeology, ethnomusicology, and museology, providing a profound perspective on the relationship between sound, ritual, and material culture. He has served as curator of the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art and is a leading figure in the study of the continent’s ancestral aerophones.
Photo courtesy of: Óscar Marín. Bank of the Republic.
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