Bomba. It's a word you feel: percussive, rhythmic, pulsating. The art form grew out of the Afro Indigenous cultures of Puerto ...
Image Source: Flushing Town Hall Bomba is a percussion-driven musical style formed in 17th century Puerto Rico. African slaves used “bomba” lyrics to express political and spiritual emotions while ...
Bomba and Plena music, Puerto Rico’s traditional rhythms, are having a global moment. Bad Bunny has helped elevate the genres to new audiences.
The pairing of Puerto Rican 15-piece bomba and plena big band El Laberinto del Coco and Miami-born and raised rapper Marti at the Miami Beach Bandshell Saturday, July 19, at 8 p.m. is a meeting of ...
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Marisol with her family at Saturday’s fest. Credit: Sonia Ahmed photo Marisol sat under a tent ...
The Center for the Arts keeps its vibrant and varied live music offerings jumping with a high-energy performance at 7 p.m.