Fort Worth library to present free program of international music and poetry

by PegNews wire

Fort Worth’s Central Library invites the public to a free program, An Evening of International Music and Poetry, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 24 in the Library’s Art Gallery.

Musicians on the program are Leo Minax and Miguel Inzunza.

Minax is a Latin pop singer and guitarist. Beginning in 1996 with his first release, Bonito De Excutar, Minax has blended light Latin jazz and rock guitar attitude while working with a Who’s Who of Brazilian and Spanish musicians. His latest release, Aulanalua, features contributions from Brazilian artist Arnaldo Antunes.

Inzunza began playing classical guitar and singing at age 9. He has recorded solo albums, composed music for movies and appeared on television. He helped found the Trova Music Band.

International and local poets also will present their works. Invited international poets include Gerson Gomez, Alejandra Boto, Maria Elena Rodriguez Hernandez, Maria Guadalupe Perez Cerda and Lourdes Olmos.

Local poets participating include Tammy Gomez, Lucia Gonzalez, Efrain Gonzalez and Josue Gabriel De Montemayor.

The Art Gallery is on the main level of the Central Library, 500 W. Third St. Free parking is available in the Third Street Garage. To arrange sign language interpretation, please call 817-871-7323 or TDD 817-871-8926 at least 48 hours in advance.

For more information about the event, the public may call 817-871-7701.

Source: The City of Fort Worth