To many of those forced into a life of enslavement, Bomba was utilized as a tool for self expression; cultivating a story of survival, resistance and cultural preservation. Despite the adversity Bomba …

When it comes to Puerto Rican bomba today, the possibilities of growth in new directions are present—bomba exists in forms from jazz to hip hop, acquiring a lyrical independence from tradition.

Aug 1, 2021 · IA DE LA BOMBA / HISTORY OF BOMBA Bomba is one of the oldest musical genres of Puerto Rico. During t. e performance, Ivelisse Diaz notes that this music is a way to “respect our …

Bomba and Plena Instruments Both bomba and plena use percussion instruments, the family of instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping. In what way are the two sets of …

Following Feldman's call to chart the black Pacific, this article dresses the highland Afro-Ecuadorian genre of music and dance as bomba. The term bomba refers to a specific type of drum, genre of …

In this guide, we’ll explore some of Bomba’s history and traditional practices. The first historical record of Bomba in Puerto Rico dates back to the year 1797. The musical genre is a legacy of Puerto Rico’s …

Bomba Instruments Barriles are large, barrel-shaped drums. Cua sticks are any wooden sticks played on the sides of a smaller barril drum.