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Encuentro en el Smithsonian: Rubén Rada y Pedrito Martinez

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Can rhythm create community? Don’t miss this conversation with two renowned master percussionists as they consider the power of the drum to spark connection and transcendence. Moderated by NPR and BBC contributor Betto Arcos.

Produced by the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Encuentro en el Smithsonian is an occasional series exploring culture, creativity, and identity. Presented in Spanish with English subtitles, programs feature distinguished artists, activists, and thinkers from throughout the Americas. The goal of our Encuentro is to connect continents and communities through conversation and performance.

ACCESSIBILITY

This prerecorded program includes subtitles in English. Real-time captioning (CART) in Spanish and American Sign Language interpretation will be provided while it’s live. To access, please follow the links below.

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Simulcast with ASL and CART: https://s.si.edu/folklifeASL
CART only via Streamtext: https://s.si.edu/folklifeCART

Later Event: September 18
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