Montgomery County, MD - Press Releases: Montgomery County Public Libraries Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with Family-oriented Programs
Montgomery County Public Libraries will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month -- September 15 to October 15 -- with free musical performances by Cantare and Mariachi Los Amigos at local branches. All programs begin at 2 p.m., and no registration is required.
Cantare artists Patricia Vergara of Brazil and Cecilia Esquivel from Argentina will introduce audiences to the songs and rhythms of Latin America. The lively interactive performance, featuring a blend of songs in Spanish and Portuguese, will provide the background of the music’s culture and history.
Mariachi Los Amigos will perform a diverse repertoire of mariachi music from the latest cancion ranchera (country song) to romantic boleros, lively polkas and hard-driving jaliscienses.
The programs are funded through a grant provided by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc."
