New Indigenous Heavy Metal Music in Latin America

15 Gramercy Park South,New York NY 10003

05 October, 2021

Description

Filmmaker Nelson Varas-Diaz documents heavy metal music and illustrates how the genre’s fans and musicians are evoking change Filmmaker Nelson Varas-Diaz, a professor at Florida International University, has trekked through Latin America, documenting heavy metal music and illustrating how the genre’s fans and musicians use the power of music to evoke change in their societies. Whether inspiring support for rural schools in Guatemala, environmental activism in Ecuador, or work for peace in Colombia, metal music has become a form of activism that happens when the music’s extreme sounds and lyrics are combined with local concerns. Donna Heffernan of the Socially Relevant Film Festival will be in conversation with the filmmaker. This is an in-person event. Your health and safety are our top priorities and we are following all CDC and New York City guidance. All guests must have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccine (CDC card or photo, Excelsior Pass, CLEAR Health Pass, or other digital record) as well as a photo ID will be required. Masks are also required. RSVP does not guarantee entry. Doors open to the public 15 minutes before the event. Please arrive early to check in. Our coat check is limited. Please do not bring any large bags or backpacks. Founded in 1898, the mission of The National Arts Club is to stimulate, foster, and promote public interest in the arts and to educate the American people in the fine arts.