Perreo 101® Lectures
Case Study
Overview
Perreo 101® Lectures is an academic and cultural lecture series exploring the history, politics, evolution, and global impact of reggaeton and Latin music culture. Created to bridge scholarship, music, and community dialogue, the lecture series has become a leading educational platform bringing conversations surrounding reggaeton into universities and academic institutions across the United States.
Through multimedia presentations, archival research, music analysis, and cultural discussion, Perreo 101® Lectures examines reggaeton as both a musical genre and a social movement shaped by race, migration, gender, class, nightlife, and diaspora.
Academic Reach
Perreo 101® Lectures has been presented at institutions including:
Harvard University (3x)
New York University (5x)
Boston University (4x)
University of California San Diego
Stanford University
Duke University
Williams College
Smith College
Hunter College
Santa Monica College
Brooklyn College
Tulane University
Impact
Perreo 101® Lectures has contributed to:
Increased academic engagement with reggaeton studies
Greater visibility for Latin music scholarship
Cross-disciplinary conversations in music, sociology, ethnic studies, and media studies
Expanded representation of Latin cultural narratives within higher education
The series has positioned Perreo 101® as a leading voice in reggaeton education, research, and cultural preservation.
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