Join flutist Excy Guardado (Ceiba ili), poet Urayoán Noel, and hip-hop artist Marco Cervantes (Mex Step), alongside moderator Amalia Ortiz, for a Library of America event exploring the fusion of Latinx music and poetry, where they'll discuss how Latin American musical traditions inspire their work and share intimate performances. Marco Cervantes is an Associate Professor at UT San Antonio and a member of Third Root; Excy Guardado, a cultural educator from Honduras, advocates for Indigenous rights and environmental justice; Urayoán Noel, author of eight poetry books and an editorial advisor for Latino Poetry, directs graduate studies at NYU; and Amalia Ortiz, a Tejana spoken word performer and author, is a 2020 American Book Award recipient.

This event is free and open to the public.