Singer Nathalia performs bilingual children songs at Roswell Youth Day celebration

Colombian-born singer/songwriter Nathalia Palis will perform children's songs in Spanish and English at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 10/8, 1:30 to 3:30 pm. (Courtesy of Joanne Leung Photography)

The city of Roswell celebrates its annual Youth Day tomorrow. The festivities contain everything from a parade to arts and crafts to live performances. As part of the celebration this year, the Colombian-born singer-songwriter and educator Nathalia Palis will perform her lively blend of children’s songs in Spanish and English at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.

Palis joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom ahead of her Youth Day performance, to talk about her dual role as musical source of inspiration and educator in culture and language. 

Interview highlights follow below.