San Francisco, CA Bomba: Las Bomberas de la Bahia's 6th Anniversary and Dia de los Muertos - Saturday November 2, 2013

Event: AltEres Un Cabaret de Muertos
Artists: Las Bomberas de las Bahia (one of the featured acts will also be celebrating 6 years together.)
Venue and Location: Galeria de la Raza, 2857 24th St at Bryant in San Francisco, CA
Date and Time: Saturday November 2, 2013 and 8pm-11:30pm.
Admission: General Admission is $10, VIP single ticket $25 and VIP table for 4 is $80.

Galería de la Raza with La Pocha Nostra and Ginger Murray present AltEres ~ Un Cabaret de Muertos. An evening of radical performance providing a one-night subversive presentation. Join us for a celebration of Dia de los Muertos, La Mission, Lowrider rumbles, wildly beautiful expressions and the spirits that walk upright. 

VIP Hour: 8pm to 9pm
** Featuring Ester Hernández (a.k.a Sun Mad), food and refreshments

The Show: 9pm to 11:30pm
** Emcee Ginger Murray
** With performances by La Chica Boom, Russian Rulette, Gita Srinivasan, Jadelynn Stahl/Hellah Divine, Las Bomberas de la Bahía, Denise Benavides, Liliana Herrera, and more

* Costumes are encouraged and the most striking representations will be invited to parade upon our stage. Winners will be gifted tequila. 

NY Plena and Bomba: Plena Sin Fronteras at Camaradas El Barrio - Saturday November 2, 2013

It's the first Saturday of the month, that means it's time to get your dose of Plena Sin Fronteras. Come join them for a night of Afro-Puerto Rican music. Artist: Plena Sin Fronteras Venue: Camaradas El Barrio Location: 2241 First Avenue, NY, NY at corner of 115 Street and 1st Ave. Date and Time: Saturday November 2, 2013 at 9:30PM Admission: Not listed

Holyoke, MA Plena: Herencia de Plena - A Night of Music and Dancing - November 16, 2013

Event: A Night of Music and Dancing
Artist: Johnny Olivo, Jr con Su Herencia de Plena (aka Herencia de Plena)
Date and Time: November 16, 2013 from 7:30pm -11pm
Venue: War Memorial Auditorium
Location: 310 Appleton Street, Holyoke, MA
Admission: $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
For Tickets: www.mifafestival.org or call (413) 540-0200, Imperio Musical (in Springfield, MA) (413) 827-8452 or Holyoke Public Library at (413) 322-5640.

Chicago Bomba: Haunted Bombazo - AfriCaribe Monthly Bombazo and Haunted Paseo - Saturday October 26, 2013

Friends, Family and Fans join us for a very special Bombazo. AfriCaribe's Monthly Bombazo and Haunted Paseo Boricua 2013are proud to invite you to AfriCaribe's Haunted Bombazo.

Bring your Bomba Skirt, Drum, Maraca, positive vibes, but don't forget your Costume! Join us and the Vejigantes to celebrate their history. Children will enjoy free Vejigante Mask Making and/or Vejigante Face Painting during the Bombazo. Hot Chocolate and Cafe con Leche will be served!

Free, Family, Community and Musician Friendly! Click on the link for more info.https://www.facebook.com/events/681415545204262/?previousaction=join&source=1

Artist: AfriCaribe and Haunted Paseo

Date and Time: Saturday October 26, 2013 from 8pm -10pm.

Venue: AfriCaribe Cultural Center

Location: 2547 W Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622

Admission: Not stated

Bronx Bomba: El Maestro, Inc. presents Music (& Fundraiser) for Oscar Lopez and Tribute to Wally Edgecombe - Saturday October 26, 2013

SPREAD THE DATE!
SATURDAY OCTOBER 26, 2013 7:00 P.M.

Hostos COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN THE BRONX
CANTATA PA 'OSCAR LOPEZ RIVERA!
AND TRIBUTE TO WALLY EDGECOMBE
MUSIC FOR OSCAR LOPEZ RIVERA
(FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN FOR OSCAR LOPEZ)
AND TRIBUTE TO WALLY EDGECOMBE
Hostos COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MAIN THEATER
450 GRANDCONCOURSE
BRONX, NEW YORK 10451
GENERAL ADMISSION:$20.00



SEPARA ESTA FECHA!
SABADO 26 DE OCTUBRE, 2013 7:00 P.M.
HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE EN EL BRONX
CANTATA PA’ OSCAR LOPEZ RIVERA!
Y HOMENAJE A WALLY EDGECOMBE
MUSICAL FOR OSCAR LOPEZ RIVERA
(FUNDRAISER FOR OSCAR LOPEZ CAMPAIGN)
AND TRIBUTE TO WALLY EDGECOMBE
HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE



SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 7:00 P.M.

CONFIRMED TO PARTICIPATE/CONFIRMADOS PARA PARTICIPAR:
5 EN PLENA
ORQUESTA SON BORINCANO
LUIS ROSA ( EX-PRISIONERO POLITICO)
YOVA RODRIGUEZ
PEPE CASTILLO
FRANK FERRER
TATO TORRES
HIRAM QUINONES
MARGARITA MININO
PUCHO ALAMO
THE WELFARE POETS
BOMBA YO

Orlando, FL Bomba: A Double Dose of Culture in One Day - October 20, 2013

Artists: Tai Pelli and Angel Luis Reyes
Date and Time: October 20, 2013 at 2 and 5pm
Venue: Arte Borikua Galaria C
Location 207 N. Goldenrod Road, Suite 500, Orlando, FL 32807
Phone: (407) 953-5185
Admission: Taino performance/workshop at 2pm by Tai Pelli - $5; Bomba performance/worksop at 5pm by Angel L. Reyes - $20

Bronx Bomba: Bombazo Dance Co. host All Male Bomba Dance Class for Beginners - October 26, 2013

Long Awaited all Male Bomba Dance Class for Beginner Dancers!!!! Hosted by Bombazo Dance Co. Saturday October 26th at BAAD.

Let's Make That Drum Talk!™

Class Description:

Classes are designed for the Beginner-intermediate adult dancer for Skirt Technique.

Milteri Tucker Concepcion is a professional dancer, actress and choreographer. Artistic Director of Bombazo Dance Co. Her Specialty is Bomba and has developed a unique teaching style wtih her Bomba Skirt Technique™ class. She was featured in the 2013 Latin Billboards with Artist Sensation Don Omar and has numerous theater New York and regional credits.

SATURDAY, October 26th

Male Bomba Dance Class with Billy T. El Negrolo is a BASIC bomba dance class where the males will learn basic steps, timing and male dancer figure. Class will be taught by Billy T. El Negrolo, who is a dancer, drummer from Puerto Rico and lead dancer and drummer for Bombazo Dance Co. He  has performed at Summer Stage, Lincoln Center, Teatro Pregones and led the KNICKS Half time show at Madison Square Garden.

 Bomba Skirt Technique with Milteri @ 1pm

Male Bomba Class with El Negrolo @ 2pm

Location: BAAD

   Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance                                       

   2474 Westchester Ave Bronx NY 10461

6 train to Westchester Sq.

COST

$15.00 for single dance classes

OR

$25.00 for both Dance classes

PLEASE RSVP and Purchase Below

email us at bombazodanceco@gmail.com

Funds will go towards the company fundraiser! You will be helping a drummer or dancer achieve this historical performance

Brooklyn, NY Plena: Herencia De Plena Puerto Rican Dance and Dinner - Saturday November 9, 2013

Event: Puerto Rican Dance and Dinner with Johnny Olivo y Su Herencia de Plena.

Artist: Johnny Olivo y Su Herencia de Plena

Date and Time: Saturday November 9, 2013 at 8pm.

Admission: $25 per person

Venue: School Gym (name of school unknown)

Location: 288 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Hollywood/LA, California Bomba: Atabey Pre-Show Carvin Live Sessions - Friday October 18, 2013

Please join  Atabey to the Carvin Live Sessions stage. Event starts at 5:30pm and will end at 7pm. 

This is a pre-show to the Atabey show at Union Station on Friday October 25, 2013,   for more information on the Union Station show go to http://bombaandplena.blogspot.com/2013/10/los-angeles-bomba-atabey-at-union.html

Artist: Atabey
Date: Friday October 18, 2013
Time: 5:30pm -7pm.
Venue: Carvin Live Sessions
Location: 7414 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90046
Admission: Not stated

New York Bomba - Ilu Aye's 9th Year Anniversary Party - Friday October 18, 2013

Ilu Aye will be celebrating 9 years of bringing you Rumba, Bomba and Palo vibes at Camaradas El Barrio Friday October 18, 2013 at 10pm.

Artist: Ilu Aye
Date and Time: Friday October 18, 2013 at 10pm.
Venue: Camaradas El Barrio
Location: 2241 First Avenue at 115th Street
Admission: $10

Brooklyn Bomba: Bomba Yo at The Red Hook Harvest Festival 2013 - Saturday October 19, 2013

Bomba Yo will be celebrating their 5th year sharing bomba at the Red Hook Harvest Festival. Its become a tradition they look forward to every year.

This area was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy which makes the 10th year of the Harvest Festival even sweeter ... and stronger. Please join them in celebration. This Saturday, Oct 19 (across from Ikea) — at Red Hook Community Farm.

Artist: Bomba Yo
Date and Time: Saturday October 19, 2013, no stage time provided event from 10am-4pm.
Venue: The Red Hook Community Farm
Location: Beard Street between Columbia and Otsegod, a 2nd location at NYCHA Farm at Wolcott Street between Dwight and Richard
Admission: No admission price given.

Berkeley, CA Bomba and Plena - Hector Lugo y La Mixta Criolla at Del Caribe Al Sur - October 12, 2013

Sacramento, CA Bomba: Grand Opening of "Tropical" for Salsa, Merengue, Bomba y Regeaton

Its not everyday that this blog post an ad for a club, but this club is advertising Bomba as one of the music genres it promotes I had to take note of this.

Grand Opening of Tropical on October 13, 2013 located at 805 15 Street, Sacramento, CA 96814. For information call Maria Chocolate at (916) 804-8400.

San Antonio, TX Bomba: Ballet Folklorico Boriken at Opening to Manny Vega Exhibit - Thursday October 17, 2013

Boriken will be performing on Thursday, October 17th at the UTSA Downtown Campus, Building DBB (Durango Building, Gallery on the 1st floor. They will be participating in the opening reception for Manny Vega exhibit from 6-9pm. This is a FREE event! Come check it out!

Manny Vega
Texas Contemporary Artist
Date: October 1, 2013 – February 1, 2014
Location: UTSA Downtown Art Gallery
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 17, 2013 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Curated by: Arturo Infante Almeida

UTSA Downtown Campus, 501 César E. Chávez Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78207

San Diego, CA Bomba: Bomba Liberte's Bombazo en Barrio Logan - Saturday October 26, 2013

Event: Bombazo en en Barrio Logan
Artist: Bomba Liberte
Date and Time: October 26, 2013 from 7-11pm
Admission: $3-5 donation
Location: 1754 National Avenue, San Diego, CA 92113

Boulder, Colorado Bomba: Barrio E's Bomba Percussion Classes Start Sunday October 20, 2013

Boulder Colorado's Barrio E will start a new cycle of Bomba percussion classes this October 20, 2013.  Limited spaces fill up quickly.
Located: El Centro Amistad, 2580 Iris Avenue, Boulder, Colorado 80304
More information is posted on Barrio E's website such as time and pricing.
Contact Barrio E at www.barrioe.org or www.facebook.com/barrioe.org

San Antonio, TX Bomba: Puerto Rico Literary and Arts Exhibit A Cultural Showcase - Thursday October 10, 2013

Event: Puerto Rican Heritage Society of San Antonio, Texas presents Puerto Rican Literary and Arts Exhibit - A Cultural Showcase
Artist: Ballet Folklorico Boriken
Location, Date and  Time: San Antonio Shrine Auditorium, October 10, 2013 from 2-5pm.

Upstate NY Bomba: Bambula & Bomba Works AYA at Million Women Drummers Gathering - Sunday October 13, 2013

Event: Million Women Drummers Gathering
Artist: Bambula and Bomb Works AYA
Date and Time: October 13, 2013 stage time 2:30-3:00pm. Event runs from 10am-7pm.
Location: Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz, NY

Baltimore Bomba y Plena: Cultura Plenera at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, Maryland - June 30, 2013

Cultura Plenera will play Bomba and Plena at Centennial Park in Ellicott City, Maryland on June 30, 2013 sometime between 1-6pm.

*Cultura Plenera is the parent organization to the group Los Hijo 'e Plena.  To find more Cultura Plenera on this blog click on the tags labeled Los Hijo 'e Plena.

New Jersey Bomba: Cimarrones at the New Brunswick Latino Arts Festival - Sunday October 6, 2013

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a live showcase of the best Latino dance ensembles the Garden State has to offer! Enjoy performances, workshops and exhibits featuring Spanish flamenco, Panamanian carnaval dances, Puerto Rican bomba, Peruvian marinera and Mexica dance by Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, Cimarrones, Ballet Folklorico Peru, Kalpulli Huehuetlatolli and Ritmos y Danzas de Panama. NEW BRUNSWICK LATINO ARTS FESTIVAL Sunday, October 6, 10 AM-3 PM CLAC Plaza at 122 College Avenue New Brunswick NJ Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a live showcase of the best Latino dance ensembles the Garden State has to offer! Enjoy free performances, workshops and exhibits featuring: 10:00-11:00 AM Mexica dance with Kalpulli Huehuetlahtolli Danzantes 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Marinera dance with Ballet Folklorico Peru 12:00-1:00 PM Rey congo dances with Ritmo y Danzas de Panama 1:00-2:00 PM Spanish flamenco with Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre 2:00-3:00 PM Puerto Rican bomba dance with Cimarrones  Sponsored in part by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and presented in partnership with New Brunswick CICLOVIA, the regions’ major cycling event of the year. For more information about NB CICLOVIA, visit http://newbrunswickciclovia.com/.

Los Angeles Bomba: Atabey at Union Station - Friday October 25, 2013

Friday, October 25
A performance by Atabey, a Puerto Rican Bomba dancing, drumming and singing group with two 45-minute sets beginning at 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm.

Location: Union Station South Patio
800 North Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Indiana Bomba and Plena: Las BomPleneras at Night of Latin Culture in Hammond Indiana - Saturday October 5, 2013

Las BomPleneras will hit the stage at 8pm. Main show starts at 7pm.
Location: Bishop Noll Institute, 1519 Hoffman Street, Hammond, Indiana 46327.
Admission: Free, Tamale Dinner sale is $5.
For more information read the flyer above.

NY Bomba: Alma Moyo at Camaradas El Barrio - Thursday October 10, 2013

Alma Moyo returns to Camaradas Thursday October 10 for another dose of Raw Bomba for your soul! Music starts at 9pm! $8 cover at the door. Vamos subir la tradición de nosotros... 


This will also be a Jorge Vazquez CD RELEASE PARTY for his new creation "Cuando La Bomba Te Llama". This CD available online for $12 BUT October 10  you can purchase the CD for $10... Only catch is you have to be at the show!

Artist: Alma Moyo
Venue: Camaradas El Barrio
Date and Time: Tuesday October 10th at (stage time) 9PM
Location: 2241 First Avenue between 115th Street and 116th Street
Admission: $8
* CD Release party for Jorge Vazquez's "Cuando La Bomba Te Llama Vol. 1

Bomba and Plena Across North America - Friday- Sunday October 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2013

Friday October 4, 2013

 Buffalo, NY

Johnny Olivo Jr. and Herencia de Plena Kleinhans Music Hall at 7pm in

Artist: Johnny Olivo Jr. con su Herencia de Plena

Date: Friday October 4, 2013

Venue: Kleinhans Music Hall

Location and Time: 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201 at 7PM

Admission: Free

Saturday October 5, 2013

Baltimore, MD

Los Hijo 'e Plena at 12:45PM at the Fells Point Fun Festival in Baltimore, Maryland

Performance will be at the Pride of Baltimore II (boat). For more information go to the festival website at http://fellspointfest.com/entertainment/

Hammond, Indiana

Las BomPleneras will hit the stage at 8pm. Main show starts at 7pm.

Location: Bishop Noll Institute, 1519 Hoffman Street, Hammond, Indiana 46327.

Admission: Free, Tamale Dinner sale is $5.

For more information please see the flyer below.

New York, NY

Bomba Yo will be at Harlem Share performing between 2pm and 2:45pm.

Location: Black-Hobbs Playground 2nd Avenue between 102 and 104th Streets

Admission: Free

Plena Sin Fronteras is lighting up the night at Camaradas El Barrio. Come join them as they honor our musical traditions at the home of Bomba and Plena in NYC. How can you go wrong for $8 at the door? Good food, drinks and Plena Sin Fronteras, what more needs to be said?

                                            Artist: Plena Sin Fronteras

Date: Saturday October 5, 2013

Venue: Camaradas El Barrio

Location: 2241 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10029

Sunday October 6, 2013

Boulder, Colorado

Barrio E host "Bomba!..Feel Puerto Rico for more information see the ad below.

New Brunswick, NJ

Cimarrones at New Brunswick Latino Arts Festival performing between 2pm -3pm.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a live showcase of the best Latino dance ensembles the Garden State has to offer! Enjoy performances, workshops and exhibits featuring Spanish flamenco, Panamanian carnaval dances, Puerto Rican bomba, Peruvian marinera and Mexica dance by Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, Cimarrones, Ballet Folklorico Peru, Kalpulli Huehuetlatolli and Ritmos y Danzas de Panama.

NEW BRUNSWICK LATINO ARTS FESTIVAL
Sunday, October 6, 10 AM-3 PM
CLAC Plaza at 122 College Avenue
New Brunswick NJ

Jorge Vázquez | Cuando la Bomba Te Llama, Vol. 1 | CD Baby Music Store

 Click on this link to purchase:  Jorge Vázquez | Cuando la Bomba Te Llama, Vol. 1 | CD Baby Music Store

This long awaited CD is finally here! For years Jorge Vazquez an accomplished children's instructor of Bomba has worked to produce this recording.  Cuando la Bomba Te Llama Vol. 1 is a unique  album in which the 5 core Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba rhythms are provided those being Cuembe, Holande, Seis Corrido, Sica and Yuba.  Vazquez does not stop with just one track for each rhythm he goes a step further and provides separate tracks to practice cua, maraca and then buleador  so as to allow musicians and dancers alike to sharpen their skills.  This is a must have for all Bomberos regardless if you are a teacher or student all can benefit from this amazing work.

Holyoke, Mass: First Annual Viva Holyoke Block Party - Sunday October 13, 2013

As part of the National Hispanic Heritage Month. Live music, Plenaso Callejero, Art Exhibits, Auto Show and dance to honor Mr. Jay-Borges an outstanding Musician, composer and a great individual who is no longer with us. First Annual Viva Holyoke Block Party Block Party Location: Between Essex and Appleton Street, Holyoke, Massachusetts  Time: 12-8pm