Title

Interview with Pablo Sanhueza

Caption

Two Steps Forward: Kansas City's Salsa Music and Dance Community

Description

Pablo Sanhueza discusses keeping the folk traditions of Latin music alive through the Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra in which he serves as bandleader. He emphasizes the importance of community and music going hand in hand for both to prosper. At the same time, he elevates live music and education over DJs and shortcuts to music success.

Interviewee

Pablo Sanhueza

Interviewer

Sarah Biegelsen

Subject

Salsa

DJing

Live music

Music education and apprenticeship

Latinos

Community

Immigration

Local press

Westport Beach Club

Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra

Kansas City

Date

1970s-present

Date Created

May 6, 2020

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