PNC Faculty Member Hosts Book Reading, Signing

HeatherAugustynPurdue University North Central Limited-Term Lecturer of Heather Augustyn will host a reading and signing of her newest book, “Songbirds: Pioneering Women in Jamaican Music” on Friday, Dec. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Red Cup Café & Deli, 115 Broadway in Chesterton. Adults and children are welcome and food and refreshments will be served

“Songbirds: Pioneering Women in Jamaican Music” is a comprehensive look at Jamaican vocalists, instrumentalists, record producers, dancers, wives, mothers and deejays who helped to shape the course of Jamaican music on the island and worldwide.

This the fourth book from Augustyn on Jamaican music and culture and it features a cover by local artist Carrie Coslov. Augustyn is also author of “Don Drummond: The Genius and Tragedy of the World’s Greatest Trombonist;” “Ska: An Oral History,” and “Ska: The Rhythm of Liberation.”

The author teaches English Composition classes at PNC. She is a correspondent for “The Times” of Northwest Indiana.

The book is available at skabook.com, amazon.com, and will be available at the event for $20 for purchase.