Latin music at the Millbrook Library

Latin music at the Millbrook Library
Photo By Leila Hawken

Latin rhythms were the order of the day at The Millbrook Library on Saturday, Nov. 16, attracting a broad local audience of all ages to hear Pulso de Barro (Pulse of Clay) teach and perform the folk music of Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Sponsored by the library and the Millbrook Arts Group, the audience-participation program was led by Mateo Cano and Maria Puente Flores.

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