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Bomba is a traditional style of Puerto Rican music and dance that highlights the African heritage of the Island. It features three main instruments: maracas, cuá (two wooden sticks), and the bomba barrel, a large drum played with the hands.
Puerto Rican music culture today comprises a wide and rich variety of genres, ranging from essentially native genres such as bomba, jíbaro, seis, danza, and plena to more recent hybrid genres such as salsa, Latin trap and reggaeton.
In this video, you'll learn about 5 important aspects of Puerto Rican music and dance: Jíbaro, bomba, plena...
We’ll start by exploring the origins of popular dance styles in Puerto Rico, which are deeply rooted in the island’s rich cultural heritage. We’re looking at how the blending of Spanish, African, and indigenous Taíno cultures has shaped the unique flavor of Puerto Rican dance.
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4 lut 2024 · Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Salsa and Merengue, as these dances transport you to a realm of infectious joy and cultural pride. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we delve into Different Puerto Rican Dances, an extraordinary celebration of rhythm and heritage.
Salsa, merengue, reggaetón, bachata, and cha-cha, are styles of music and dancing most people may recognize. Locally, people also dance plena and bomba. If you want to learn some moves, consider taking a dance class during your visit to the island.
