SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Drummers beat the goatskin covers of rum barrels while a singer led a chorus in call and response. A dancer emerged from the crowd, tipping an imaginary hat to the lead drummer ...
MANHATTAN (WABC) -- Bomba is a musical tradition developed by West Africans along the coast of Puerto Rico dating back to the 17th Century, that continues to instill emotion and a sense of pride among ...
While San Juan’s vibrant streets draw millions of visitors to Puerto Rico every year, just a short drive away lies Loíza — a town that pulses with the soulful rhythms of Africa’s enduring legacy. Here ...
Editor’s note: KQED Arts’ award-winning video series If Cities Could Dance is back for a third season! In each episode, meet dancers across the country representing their city’s signature moves. New ...
If you’re looking for an escape this winter that’s easily accessible, has tropical weather, amazing food, and rich Black history and culture, look no further than Puerto Rico. Immerse yourself in ...
Puerto Rico’s melting pot of Spanish, Taino and African roots is evident in every aspect of the country. However, the island’s rich Afro-Puerto Rican heritage and connection to Africa are highly ...
Alma Rivera is a 6-year-old girl proudly residing in the Bronx. Her family is part of the Puerto Rican diaspora. Her mother, Lulú, was born and raised in New York City, and her father was born and ...
"Bambulaé be it now,” (Bambulaé sea ya) someone called out from a window on a street in New Haven, Connecticut. To Kevin Díaz Rodríguez´s surprise, the director of Movimiento Cultural Afro-Continental ...
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