Canciones de Mujeres (Songs about Women) Musical Program by Rumbo al Anacua

The Brownsville Heritage Complex, in historic downtown Brownsville, invites the public to Canciones de Mujeres (Songs about Women), a musical program presented by Joe and Rosa Perez of Rumbo al'Anacua on Sunday March 6, 2011 at 2 p.m. The event is $5 for non-members and $2 for BHA members, and is held in honor of National Women's History Month. Natives of Premont, Texas, Joe and Rosa currently reside in Olmito on the outskirts ...of Brownsville. They have lived in the Rio Grande Valley since 1980, relocating from Austin to accept teaching jobs in the border area, first in McAllen and then in Brownsville. Joe and Rosa perform as a duet they have named Rumbo al' Anacua in honor of godparents who loved music and always found time to relax under an old anacua tree in their backyard in Kingsville, Texas. The duet performs old música ranchera along with blues and folk music that include original compositions. Pieces of original poetry are woven throughout the presentation. With its interpretations of música ranchera, Rumbo al' Anacua evokes a rustic style that speaks of musical heritage as it has been preserved among people living north of the Rio Grande. A former drafting and English teacher, Joe works as a technical writer, and volunteers at the Narciso Martínez Cultural Arts Center. Rosa taught English and Mexican-American Studies at Hanna High School in Brownsville from 1984 until her retirement in 2001. She is a former Board Member of the Narciso Martínez Cultural Arts Center, and is still an active volunteer. Both were also volunteers at Casa de Cultura Carlotta Petrina in Brownsville during its initial stages of operation. For more information on BHA exhibitions and programs, please call 956-541-5560.