This event is in the past.It took place on February 12, 2026 at Center For Puerto Rican Studies Library.
Literature TalkLiterature TalkCafecito con… Jose Cruz: Con la música a otra parte
East Harlem
Professor José Cruz and Elena Martinez unpack the hidden histories behind Puerto Rico's most beloved songs. Their conversation blends fiction and reality to explore why these tracks still resonate across generations.
Puerto Rican music history
Literary conversation
Virtual event
Cross-generational stories
Tips
☕Bring your own cafecito for the full vibe
💻Virtual event — attend from anywhere
📖Based on Cruz's book *Con la música a otra parte*
Cafecito con… Jose Cruz: Con la música a otra parte
East Harlem
Literature TalkLiterature TalkProfessor José Cruz and Elena Martinez unpack the hidden histories behind Puerto Rico's most beloved songs. Their conversation blends fiction and reality to explore why these tracks still resonate across generations.
Puerto Rican music history
Literary conversation
Virtual event
Cross-generational stories
Tips
☕Bring your own cafecito for the full vibe
💻Virtual event — attend from anywhere
📖Based on Cruz's book *Con la música a otra parte*
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