Tropicalfete Inc. proudly presents Authors Connecting: Cultural Reading Program, a special event spotlighting the intersection of Caribbean heritage and literature. This June, in honor of Caribbean American Heritage Month, we invite you to a rare U.S. appearance by acclaimed reggae historian and award-winning journalist John Masouri, author of Pressure Drop: Reggae in the Seventies.
Hosted by Patricia Meschino, award-winning journalist, this in-person event will explore the roots and rhythms of reggae and its cultural impact during the transformative decade of the 1970s.
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EST)
Location: Dweck Auditorium
Brooklyn Public Library, Central Branch
10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Mode: In-Person Event
Theme: Where heritage meets the written word.
This event is presented in partnership with:
- New York State Council on the Arts
- NYC Department of Cultural Affairs
- Barnes & Noble
- Brooklyn Public Library
- VP Records
…and more!
- Accessibility accommodations provided
- Live streaming also available on select platforms
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with Caribbean cultural heritage through music, words, and conversation.
