We invite Illinoisans to document their story for the Nation's 250th.

The Music Tells Our Stories: Latines in Illinois and the USA

A Road Scholar Program by Catalina Maria Johnson (Photo by Diana Solis)

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When

Oct 14, 2026
6:00pm–7:00pm

Where

Harvard Diggins Library
900 E McKinley St
Harvard, IL 60033

Cost

Free

This program focuses on a broad overview of milestones from the last several centuries of music in the Latine U.S. as a way of understanding the history, roots, and concerns of Latines in this land, with a special emphasis on Latine populations that have profoundly marked the state of Illinois’ culture and music.

The presentation, paired with slides and musical samples, is lively and focused on participation, discussion, and exploration of complex topics through musical enjoyment!

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This event is Free and Open to the public. For more information, please contact Michelle Faler at michellef@harvard-diggins.org.

Learn more about Catalina Maria Johnson, this program, and how to book it here.

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