Mariachi for Gringos May 2, 2009

Mariachi For Gringos! Meet the author
Saturday, May 2nd at 1:00 p.m.- Hayward Main Library, 835 C St. at Mission Blvd., Hayward, CA. 94541
Hayward Public Library is proud to present a celebration of mariachi music featuring Gil Sperry, author of the book, Mariachi for Gringos; Unlocking the Secrets of Mexico's Macho Music. Sperry will give a talk about his love of Mariachi Music, its history and what makes it unique. He will also explain how to both enjoy mariachi music and to play it, including a comprehensive collection of music and lyrics for the top 50 Mariachi tunes. After the talk, light refreshments will be served, courtesy of La Salsa Restaurant; and local youth Mariachi group, Mariachi Juvenil de Hayward, will play favorite Mariachi songs. This event is part of the Big Box Program series, sponsored by Metropolitan Cooperative Library System. Contact Heidi Ontiveros at 510-881-7975, or Heidi.ontiveros@hayward-ca.gov for info.

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