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Bomba is an umbrella term that refers to a variety of musical styles and associated dances originating in Puerto Rico. [1] It was developed by enslaved Africans and their descendants in sugar plantations along coastal towns, most notably Loiza, Mayagüez, Ponce, and San Juan, during the 17th century.
This is a video of traditional Puerto Rican bomba music. You can see the influence of Western African melodies by the drums and dancing styles. ...
27 kwi 2020 · Puerto Rico is Bomba. Make our "Bomba" dance and music your own, as we share the history behind this traditional musical genre from Puerto Rico. #DiscoverPuertoRico www.discoverpuertorico.com...
4 dni temu · Bomba is an emblematic Puerto Rican musical genre that emerged 400 years ago from the colonial plantations where West African enslaved people and their descendants worked. It remains one of the most popular forms of folk music on the island and serves as significant evidence of its rich African heritage.
La Bomba es la primera música autóctona de Puerto Rico, creada en las haciendas azucareras por los africanos esclavizados. [1]
Bomba is everything. Brought to Puerto Rico by enslaved ancestors hundreds of years ago, most of the Island’s cultural expressions evolve from it. The music can be an upbeat holandé, which is played and danced with great enthusiasm or a yubá, which is more somber and spiritual.
21 gru 2019 · In the north east of Puerto Rico, the coastal city of Loíza is championing its African heritage through a centuries-old dance that’s stood the test of time.
