Rebellious Rhythm: Exploring Puerto Rican History Through Reggaetón - Part 2

Philiip V. Benevento Cultural Program for Adults

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Rebellious Rhythm: Exploring Puerto Rican History Through Reggaetón

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Part 2: The Criminalization of Puerto Ricans, 1940s-2000s

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This session explores the systemic criminalization of Puerto Rican people on the island and in the diaspora, examining government surveillance, eugenics, cultural suppression, and the vilification of reggaetón.

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This is the second part of a three-part series.

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 Series description:

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Reggaetón music can be heard all over Connecticut, but what can it tell us about Puerto Rican culture and history? Discover the rich history of Reggaetón in Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican diaspora in Connecticut with this three-part workshop, which will combine historical lectures, interactive activities, listening sessions, and community dialogues. Each session will be led by Nina Vazquez, a public historian and educator who was quoted in a 2023 Rolling Stone magazine article about Bad Bunny’s ‘X100PRE’.

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