Composer and performer Dr. Roger Latzgo, of Germansville, will bring "Music from Roger's Garden," his celebration of gardening and ecology, to Palmerton Library, 402 Delaware Ave., Palmerton.

The free performance will take place at 2 p.m. April 21. The library will accept donations at the door.

"Music from Roger's Garden" builds on generations of celebrating nature with song.

Latzgo will accompany his vocals on guitar and piano, as well as, some exotic instruments brought back from his travels.

His world music has called "ethnofunkology," a jazz-influenced sound based on folk traditions.

"I come from a family of farmers and winemakers, so that's how I relate to life – through the seasons of the garden," Latzgo said. "What better way to share it than through song?"

Featured on the program will be his compositions "A Tomato Called Paulina," a song about an heirloom plant, and "Hot Pepper Jelly," a humorous look at a spicy condiment

Much of this music can be found on his CDs "Swing Bohemienne, New Wine In Old Bottles" and "Wild Nights."

When not in his studio, Latzgo is an avid cyclist and an occasional open-water swimmer.

In 2010, he swam the Hellespont, the legendary strait separating Europe from Asia.

To accompany his musical interests, he is also an amateur vintner and beer-maker.

He grows his vines with spouse Rachel Roland and their daughter, Roxan, at their Germansville home, built from recycled vintage materials.