Jazz Diplomacy: America's Conversation with the World

Name: Jazz Diplomacy: America's Conversation with the World
Start: 2025-11-02T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-11-03T14:00:00+02:00
Location: AUC New Cairo and AUC Tahrir Square

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Lecture/Talk/Seminar Art Certificate Cultural Jazz Music political Political Science war and peace

Sun, Nov 2, 2025 1:00 PM –

Mon, Nov 3, 2025 2:00 PM (GMT+2)

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AUC New Cairo and AUC Tahrir Square

AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74, New Cairo, 11835, Egypt

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Join us as we discover how the U.S. used jazz as a tool of cultural diplomacy during the Cold War, sending jazz musicians abroad to promote American values and counter Soviet influence. Jazz symbolized freedom and democracy but also highlighted racial tensions in the U.S., creating a paradox. These tours influenced global perceptions of America and supported civil rights movements at home and abroad.
These lectures are a collaboration with the Department of the Arts' Music Program, The American University in Cairo

Lecture 1:
Sunday, November 2, 2025: 1-2 pm. The Sullivan Lounge, Alwaleed Hall, AUC New Cairo

Lecture 1:
Monday, November 3, 2025: 6-8 pm. Room 102, Hill House, AUC Tahrir Square

AUC is a tobacco-free community. Smoking is permitted in designated smoking areas only.

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James Ketterer

James Ketterer, Director of International Academic Initiatives, Bard College. Former Dean of the School of Continuing Education , The American University in Cairo

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