The Centennial Committee of Catalino 'Tite' Curet Alonso's birth will celebrate with a panel discussion, 'Identity, Race, and Gender in the Compositions of Catalino 'Tite' Curet,' at the Dr. Pedro Goyco School on September 5, 2026. The conversation will feature academics and music professionals, including Professor Ivette Chiclana, former professor and legislator Nelly Lebrón, singer and percussionist Choco Orta, and Professor Marie Ramos Rosado. The panel will be moderated by Professor Carmen L.
Lassén and hosted by Professor Windy M. Cosme. The event is part of the centennial program, which will run until February 2027. Tite Curet Alonso, born on February 12, 1926, in Guayama, was a renowned composer who wrote over 2,000 songs, often advocating for the poor, black people, and women's rights.
His songs, such as 'Con los Pobres Estoy' and 'Caras Lindas,' remain relevant today. According to José Rodríguez, president of the Centennial Committee, Curet Alonso's collaborations with female composers and singers were notable for their time, and his music highlighted the struggles and resistances of marginalized groups.