Noé Álvarez presents 'Accordion Eulogies'

Third Place Books is honored to welcome Noé Álvarez to our Seward Park store! Álvarez will be discussing his new memoir, Accordion Eulogies: A Memoir of Music, Migration, and Mexico. He uncovers the story of an instrument that’s been central to classic American genres, but also played a critical role in indigenous Mexican history. Like the accordion itself, Álvarez feels trapped between his roots in Mexico and the U.S. As he tries to make sense of his place in the world—as a father, a son, a musician—he gets closer to uncovering the mystery of his origins. This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, registration is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the f

'Accordion Eulogies' is an odyssey to repair a severed family lineage, told through the surprising history of a musical instrument