# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bill Russell Lecture: Syncopated Siblings, The Music of Cuba and New Orleans
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: For the 27th annual Bill Russell Lecture, HNOC will explore the deep musical and cultural connections between Cuba and New Orleans. Blending lecture, performance, and conversation, “Syncopated Siblings” will examine how factors of place, identity, migration, and cultural exchange have impacted the sonic identities of both regions.

Music historian, producer, and author Ned Sublette will be joined in dialogue with CUBANEXION, a supergroup of renowned musicians led by legendary percussionist Bill Summers. Together, they will guide the audience through a musical journey that illustrates the incredible cultural legacy by Cuba and New Orleans.

Admission is $10 for the general public and free for HNOC members. Registration opens March 2.

Learn more and become a member: https://hnoc.org/events/bill-russell-lecture-2026

The 27th annual Bill Russell Lecture is presented with generous support from the Derbes Foundation. Special thanks to Rodney Mason (Founder, Restored Ancestral Roots) for his partnership and support of this project. Additional support is provided by Galvez Rum.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/bill-russell-lecture-syncopated-siblings-the-music-of-cuba-and-new-orleans/200029634471159
- **Event Categories**: music, live-music, art, literary-art, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 220

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Orleans
- **state**: LA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Williams Research Center
- **lat**: 29.95509
- **long**: -90.0655699
- **full address**: Williams Research Center, 537 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2232, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bill Russell Lecture: Syncopated Siblings, The Music of Cuba and New Orleans being held?
  - **A:** Bill Russell Lecture: Syncopated Siblings, The Music of Cuba and New Orleans takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Williams Research Center, 537 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2232, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bill Russell Lecture: Syncopated Siblings, The Music of Cuba and New Orleans?
  - **A:** Bill Russell Lecture: Syncopated Siblings, The Music of Cuba and New Orleans is organized by The Historic New Orleans Collection.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bill Russell Lecture: Syncopated Siblings, The Music of Cuba and New Orleans is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Orleans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 220+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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