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Eric Hines gave a presentation about the musical history and geography of banda on Nov. 17 in the Founder's Memorial Library. (Caleb Johnson | Northern Star)

Chicago-based percussionist talks geography and musical history of Banda

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 21, 2022

Music is at the heart of the human experience. On Nov. 17, people were treated to the musical history of banda in different regions of Mexico. Guest lecturer Eric Hines, an ethnomusicologist and Sones de México Ensemble percussionist, gave an informative...