Rancheras Take Center Stage at Platicas Musicales

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The rustic meets the romantic when this month’s Platicas Musicales features Una Noche Ranchera (a night of ranch songs), Wednesday, April 25 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ben F. McDonald Public Library, 4044 Greenwood Drive.

Ranchera is a genre of traditional Mexican music. Local music historian Manuel Ayala will discuss its history and continued influence. His talk will be followed by a musical performance by Letty y Oscar. This event is free and open to the public.

Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 361-826-2356 at least 48 hours in advance.

For more information, contact Dorothea Castañón, Managing Librarian, at Ben F. McDonald Public Library at (361) 826-2356 or by email at dorotheac@cctexas.com.