Tampa, FL Bomba: Basement Session V - Friday June 27, 2014

* * * * * * * Friday June 27th 2014 * * * * * * * *

BASEMENT SESSIONS V
Soul, Electro-Funk, Puertorican Bomba, Turntablism, Hip Hop

** performances by:
COLD FUSION ft. EYEZNPOWA, MR. MES and MIC DELUXX
QUEEN OF EX
SYNERGY IN A CUP
FUTURE VINTAGE
NOSTALGIA AMARILLA 
SIR PAP
A FLO

DJs: QEYS and WALLY CLARK

MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED

Hosted by: PRINCE GOLDEN

DRESS CODE = Look Fresh

NOW EXPANDED TO 2 STAGES!

Venue and Location: The Social at 1909 North 1st Street, Tampa, FL 33605
Admission: Not listed

For more information go to the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=467103716749769&ref=70

Philadelphia Bomba: 10th Annual Sugarcane Festival - Saturday June 7, 2014

This will be Los Bomberos de la Calle's next event, (Come show some luv and support for us and the other great performers that will be there)...we will be doing a plena comparsa at 11am- 11:15am ..followed by a short Bomba show at 12:15pm -12:25pm.Thnx again and God bless..

Event: 10th Annual Sugarcane Festival

Artists: Los Bomberos de la Calle

Date and Time: Saturday June 7, 2014, Plena at 11am, Bomba show 12:15pm

Venue and Location: 5th and Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA

Admission: Not listed

For more information go to Los Bomberos de la Calle's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007401872213&fref=ts

Chicago Bomba: AfriCaribe's Monthly Bombazao - Saturday May 31, 2014

New York Bomba: 2 Intensive Bomba and Plena Workshops with Carlos "Carli" Maldonado - Tuesday June 17th and Wednesday June 18th 2014

UN PASO ALANTE RETURNS this summer 2014!

LP21's series of Master Classes, Performing Arts Clinics and profound exploration of Music, Dance, Song and performance of Bomba and Plena - Un Paso Alante (UPA) will kick off it's first cycle with talented and versatile percussionist, Carlos Maldonado Percussionist in two back-to-back evenings of hands-on learning, interactive exploration and more in percussion, musicianship and approaching Music practice.

Tuesday June 17th and June 18th 2014
6:30 - 8:30 pm

Julia de Burgos Center
1680 Lexington Avenue (between 105th and 106th Streets),
LP21's studio, Room 213

Pre-registration is strongly recommended, as spaces are limited.

For more information and registration fees:
212-427-5221
pleneros21@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=656428027763507&ref=70

Un Paso Alante is an extension of LP21's Bomba and Plena Community Workshops program, and is made possible in part by support from the National Endowment on the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the Offices of NYC Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito, District 8.

New York Bomba: Baile de Bomba with Mateo Gonzalez (Bomba dance class for men) - Monday July 14 - Wednesday July 17

LP21's popular and unique "Un Paso Alante" series - events and activities of music clinic and profound explorations of Bomba and Plena practice, technique and performance - returns in its 2nd cycle of the Summer....

this time we are excited to present 
BOMBA DANCE CLASSES FOR MEN
featuring Nelson Matthew Gonzalez - one of the top Bomba dancers!

(women are welcomed of course)...
For 3 consecutive evenings in July, Mateo will explore different aspects and techniques as pertinent to the male dance styles and figure in Bomba Puertorriquena.
approaches.

This is truly a unique series providing men the opportunity to move, express and grow in these deep dance traditions.

3 CONSECUTIVE EVENINGS 6:30 - 8:30 PM
MONDAY JULY 14TH - WEDNESDAYS JULY 16TH
take one evening, or take all three, as each evening will allow you to go deeper into your own journey as a dancer and avid supporter of Puerto Rican traditional musical expressions.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
Don't miss out and secure your space today!
pleneros21@gmail.com
212-427-5221
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=791120354232000&ref=70

Julia de Burgos Center
1680 Lexington Avenue (Studio 213)
El Barrio, NY 10029


Un Paso Alante is part of LP21's Bomba and Plena Community Workshops Program, an initiative of the Bomba & Plena for All efforts. It is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Offices of NYC Council Member Melissa Mark Viverito, District 8.

Colorado Bomba: Barrio E's 10 week Summer Classes at The Dairy Center for the Arts - June 3 - August 5, 2014

Barrio E' 10 Week Summer (2014) Classes 

Learn Puerto Rican Bomba - Caribbean Rhythms with Barrio e' at The Dairy Center for the Arts, Boulder CO. Register Today.

Barrio E' fosters cultural diversity in the arts in Colorado. www.barrioe.org
Disciplines: Music - Percussion - Bomba Drums; Dance Technique and Song

Learn a new Rhythm every Tuesday: Starting June 3-Aug 5, 2014. 
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Kids Class
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Teens, Adults and Seniors Class

Venue and Location: The Dairy Center for the Arts at 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder, CO 80302

Like our FB page to get updates: www.facebook.com/barrioe.org
Contact phone: (202) 423-7060

Colorado Bomba: Puerto Rican Bomba Family Workshop in Denver By Barrio E' - Saturday May 31, 2014

Event: Puerto Rican Rican Family Workshop in Denver by Barrio E'
Host artist: Barrio E'
Date and Time: Saturday May 31, 2014 and 10:30am-12noon
Venue and Location: McNichols Civic Center at 144 West Colfax, Denver, CO
Admission: $15/pp
Register at www.barrioe.org

Bronx Plena: Festival De La Calle 152 - Saturday May 31, 2014

Event: Festival De La Calle 152 (sponsored by the National Puerto Rican Day Parade) 
Artists: Johnny Olivo Con Su Herencia De Plena
Date and Time: Saturday May 31, 2014 (festival 11am-4pm)
Location: 152 Street and Jackson Avenue, Bronx, NY
For information email festival@nprdpinc.org

Maryland Bomba: "Bomba y Plena en el Parque" - Sunday June 1, 2014

Event: Cultura Plenera Presents "Bomba and Plena In the Park"
Host: Cultura Plenera
Date and Time: Sunday June 1, 2014 from 12pm-6pm
Venue and Location: North Laurel Park at 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD 20723
Admission: Free
For more information: (410) 428-8383 or (410) 206-7350

New York Bomba and Plena: Sembrando Semillas - The BPCW Final Event Celebration & Family Fun Day - Sunday June 1, 2014

LP21 and the BPCW Familia are proud to invite all, to the 25th annual Final event celebration of the 
Bomba and Plena Community Workshops (BPCW)

SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST 2014
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Children's Aid Society @ East Harlem Center
130 East 101st Street,
(Lexington Avenue)
El Barrio, NY 10029

For more information and details:
212-427-5221
pleneros21@gmail.com
(go the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=559343704178883&ref=70


A day featuring exciting performances, youthful celebrations, games, crafts, face painting and community fun all offered by parents, children and adult students of LP21's unique community school of Bomba and Plena traditions, is the perfect way to kick start the summer and help herald the proud accomplishments of the next generation of cultural warriors!

A wonderful and FREE event (suggested donation of $5.00) is great for children young (and the young at heart)!

PLUS, all those attending have first hand access to secure their seats/spaces for the 2014-2015 season and class program of the BPCW (starting Fall 2014).

Doors open at 11:45am
Performances start at 12:30
Community jam celebrations follow by 3!

Bring your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and your childlike spirit, as we venture through the music, song, dance and arts and crafts created by students (from 2 yrs old through 65+), that capture our shared identity as caribeños and sense of self and pride as individuals!

The BPCW is part of LP21's Bomba and Plena for All initiatives and is made possible in part by support from the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts the Offices of NYC Council Member, Melissa Mark-Viverito, District 8, the students and parents of the BPCW, and individuals like you!

Orlando Bomba: BOMBAZO Y RUMBA DE ARTEBORIKUA Y BALANCE PARA "MACHO" - Saturday May 31, 2014

Para los que no estan al tanto, nuestro amigo y hermano "MACHO "está bien enfermito. GRACIAS POR TU VALIOSA COOPERACION : SI NO PUEDES VENIR AUN ASI TODAVIA PUEDES COMPRAR EL BOLETO Y EL DINERO SERA DONADO A SU CUENTA. A beneficio de Gregorio Allende (Macho) Para comprar boletos entra a: https://site4tickets.com/index.php?event_id=14

Date and Time: Saturday May 31, 2014 at 4pm
Venue and Location: Arte Borikua Galeria C at 207 North Goldenrod Road #500, Orlando, FL 32807, venue phone # (407) 953-5185
Admission: $10, for tickets go to https://site4tickets.com/index.php?event_id=14

Video: Palo 'e Bandera- Paracumbe cover

From our creative friends in Bomba Con Buya, Ivelisse, Lauren and Jonathan share with us beautiful rendition of Paracumbe's "Palo 'e Bandera".

Post by Teo Lopez.

Chicago Bomba and Plena: Traveling Bomba y Plena Park District Summer Tour 2014

I am excited to announce that the city has approved my proposal to bring Bomba y Plena throughout the city of Chicago!  Las BomPleneras and Bomba Con Buya will be the featured groups to bring you live Afro Puerto Rican music from June to August! Dates and times are confirmed and we would love to see everyone come out and support! This is the second year that the city allows us to expose our culture in such a cool way! All Park district events are family friendly! 

This is chance to explore, learn and educate about your own culture and help teach others about it at the same time. Each event will be 2 hours with 45 minutes of dance lesson and 1hr 15mn of live music BOMBAZO STYLE ! We are excited and ready to enjoy this summer to the fullest!!! 

Dates and Times:

June 19th @ 6:30 at Gompers Park

June 21st @ 4:00 pm at @Winnemac Park

July 8th @ 6:30 pm at Haas Park

July 15th @ 7:30 pm at Mozart Park

July 18th @ 6:30 at Kelvyn Park

July 19th @ 6:00 pm at Sauganash Park

July 26th @ 5:30 pm at Hermosa Park

August 10th @ 3pm at Leclare Park

Like:

Las Bompleneras: FaceBook: Las BomPleneras

Youtube: Las Bompleneras

Email: bompleneras@gmail.com

Buya: Facebook: Bomba con Buya 

Youtube: Buya Bomba Chicago 

Email: buya.bomba@gmail.com

Website: www.bombaconbuya.com

If you have any questions or interested in helping out in any kind of way please feel free to contact me or email me at amalisse1313@hotmail.com! 

PLEASE SHARE! PROMOTE! SPREAD THE WORD! RIEGA LA VOZ!!!!! SUMMER FUN!!!!!

Virginia Bomba: Afro-Puerto Rican Dance Workshop - Saturday June 21, 2014

We are going to Richmond! Join us to understand the history, learn the dance and feel the culture!

We extend you an invitation to learn about the Afro-Caribbean music and dance from Puerto Rico called BOMBA. It is a music and dance that dates back to the 1700s, developed by the African slaves that worked in the sugarcane fields, and it is still alive in the island and in the diaspora. It is a dialog between the dancer and one of the many drummers. The dancer makes body figures called 'piquetes' and the lead drummer --called the 'primo' or 'subidor'-- interprets them in the drum. One dancer at a time 'challenges' or 'talks' to the 'primo' drummer through his or her dance sequence. Bomba is a personal expression, it is freedom, it is our legacy and our treasure.

The workshop will cover bomba history, basic steps for multiple bomba rhythms, a dance sequence, and indivudual practice in a bombazo. If you are interested in this opportunity we encourage you to come out and have fun with us. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own long full-circle skirts or scarves. For more information, email us: info@semillacultural.org and don't forget to invite your friends through our facebook event.
Limited spaces available!

Get your tickets today! (select June 21st): http://clavesunidosviva.bpt.me/ and for more information call (804) 334-8136 for details and registration.

Like us: https://www.facebook.com/semillacultural See More

This workshop is one in a series of five dance workshops that will be offered in Richmond. For more information about the other workshops, visit Claves Unidos' facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/468568366619891/?ref=22

Event: Afro-Puerto Rican Dance Workshop
Host artists: Semilla Cultural
Date and Time: Saturday June 21, 2014, from 12pm-2pm
Venue and Location: Dogtown Dance Theater, 109 W 15th Street, Richmond, VA
Admission: $25 per person, $15 for seniors, students and children

Chicago Bomba: Sancocho Y Bomba - Saturday June 21, 2014

Event: Sancoocho y Bomba
Artist: Bomba con Buya
Date and Time: Saturday June, 21, 2014, from 3PM-6PM
Venue and Location: PRAA Center at 3000 North Elbridge Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Admission: Free

New York Bomba and Plena: Loisaida Street Festival - Main Stage - Sunday May 25, 2014

The Festival’s Main Stage will offer a diverse musical lineup, The Afro-Caribbean-meets New York City bomba and plena rhythms of Los Pleneros de La 21, the nostalgic big band revival of Rafael Hernandez’ greatest hits by Teatro Sea’s Romance, old-school salsa-swing meets spoken-word swagger of Flaco Navaja and The Razor Blades, the alternative Latino-Jamaican grooves...

Event: Loisaida Street Festival

Artists: Los Pleneros de la 21, Rafael Hernandez and Flaco Navaja and The Razor Blades

Date and Time: Sunday May 25, 2014, performance time not listed

Venue and Location: Avenue C (between 6th & 12th Streets), New York, New York

For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=864233000257228&ref=70, call (646) 919-2557 or write to loisaidafest@gmail.com

Video: Bomba, un ritmo afro-ecuatoriano

Often over looked is our Bomba cousins down in Ecuador.  Note the presence of the guiro and shaker instrument playing the role of maraca.  

Philadelphia Bomba: Los Bomberos De La Calle Present Summer Bomba Bash! - Saturday June 28, 2014

Event: Los Bomberos De La Calle Present "Summer Bomba Bash!"

Artists: Los Bomberos De La Calle, special guest Xplota Nota Records

Date and Time: Saturday June 28, 2014 from 7:30PM till 12AM midnight

Venue and Location: Banquet hall of St. Ambrosio Church at 600 West Venango Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140.

Admission: $6, (food, 1 free drink, free raffle, prizes and more)

For more information to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=275902482588359&ref=br_tf

Tampa, FL Bomba: Bomba Body Dance Classes in Tampa, Fl - June 25-July 30, 2014

Bomba Body Dance Classes starting JUNE 25th at TapRoot Cultural Center 1917 N. Howard, Tampa, Fl!

Bomba is a fun and energetic cardio workout that works your entire body. You'll learn cool dance moves as well as Puerto Rican folkloric dance. Be introduced to rhythms from different regions of the island of Puerto Rico.We'll dance to traditional Afro-Caribbean music as well as contemporary. The moves are easy to learn and the choreography is fun and upbeat.

Classes are sure to improve your Cardiovascular Endurance, Coordination, Stress Reduction, Flexibility, and Rhythm

Wednesdays at 7:30pm, Saturdays at 3pm, Sundays TBD

Summer Session: June 25th - July 30th

Cost: $50 per session, $10 drop-ins

Bomberos are always welcomed! (drummers are wanted) Please share your talents with these dedicated students!

●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Clases de Baile de Bomba este Junio 2014 en el Centro Cultural TapRoot en el area de La Universidad de Tampa.

Bomba es una diversión y entrenamiento cardio enérgico que trabaja todo el cuerpo. Aprenderá pasos de baile folklorico puertorriqueño, Introducirse a los ritmos de diferentes regiones de la isla de Puerto Rico y a bailar la música tradicional afro-puertorriqueña así como contemporáneo. Los movimientos son fáciles de aprender y la coreografía es divertida y alegre.

Clases seguramente mejorarán su Resistencia Cardiovascular, Coordinación, Reducción de la Tensión, Flexibilidad, y Ritmo

Miércoles a 7:30pm, Sábados a las 3pm, Domingos (POR DETERMINAR)

Sesión de Verano: 25 Junio al 30 Julio

Coste: 50$ para la sesión, $10 por clase

¡Bomber@s siempre se dan la bienvenida! ¡Por favor comparta sus talentos con estos estudiantes dedicados!


Este taller es creado de Jessica Albino, específicamente para mujeres y caballeros.
Este Taller usualmente dura de 1 - 2 horas. Jessica les dara una demostracion de lo que mejor sabemos hacer para que lo disfrutes con la comunidad. Durante estas actividades, sientanse libres de vestir lo que ustedes deseen.

Llama y vive esta experiencia que renovara tus movimientos y aumentara tu autoestima dandote seguridad.

Si no puedes venir, por favor comparta este evento

Tampa! Llama y separa tu espacio con tiempo!

For more information go the events Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1481855678712839&ref=70

Bronx Bomba: Bomba Yo Presents 6th Annual BomBarBecue - Sunday May 25, 2014

"COME JOIN OUR 6TH ANNUAL BOMBARBECUE. A SIGNATURE EVENT THAT STARTED IN 2008. HERE WE ACKNOWLEDGE EVERYONE THAT HAS IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER PARTICIPATED IN THE BOMBAYO COMMUNITY BOMBA WORKSHOPS SINCE 2007. THE PURPOSE OF THIS EVENT IS TO VALUE WHAT HAS BEEN MARGINALIZED AND TO REMIND OUR PEOPLE THAT WE STILL HAVE MORE WORK TO DO FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. THOUGH THERE ARE SOME THAT HAVE THE HONOR TO CULTIVATE THE BOMBA THERE ARE 100 TIMES MORE IN NUMBERS THAT ARE CURRENTLY REVIVING THE BOMBA. I AM ONE FOR THAT MATTER AND AM VERY PROUD TO ADMIT IT. MANY LIKE ME ARE GOING THROUGH THE SAME EXPERIENCE "LEARNING ABOUT BOMBA IN THEIR ADULT LIFE". EMBRACE IT AND HONOR IT SO THAT OUR CHILDREN CAN BE THE NEXT GENERATION TO CULTIVATE WHAT YOU HAVE STRUGGLED FOR. IF THIS MESSAGE HAS ANY IMPACT OR MEANING TO YOU THAN COME JOINE ME ON MAY 25 AT THE ANDREW FREEDMAN LAWN AND CELEBRATE WITH OUR NEW BOMBA COMMUNITY THAT MOST LIKELY WILL SHOW UP DANCING IN FRONT OF YOUR DOOR STEP!"

Event: Bomba Yo Presents 6th Annual BomBarBecue 

Artist: Bomba Yo

Date and Time: Sunday May 25, 2014 at 12PM

Venue and Location: The Andrew Freedman Home at 1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452

Admission: Suggested donation $5-10

For more information go to www.bombayo.org or Facebook Bomba Yo or call (347) 310-0583.

San Francisco Bomba: Very Be Careful Carnaval Afterparty - Saturday May 24, 2014

Very Be Careful (VBC) plus Las Bomberas de la Bahia on a wild wonderful Carnaval weekend in the Mission. Bomba, Vallenato, and Cumbia plus more tropical treats all night long. Discount fliers will be available at VBC's 3pm afternoon Carnaval show (22nd and Harrison St. Stage). $10 Presale discounts tickets also available. ¡No se lo pierda!

Event: Very Be Careful Carnaval Afterparty
Artist: Las Bomberas de la Bahia
Date and Time: Saturday May 24, 2014 and 9PM
Venue and Location: Brick and Mortar Music Hall at 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
Admission: $12

For more information to the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=429471613857142&ref=70

Bronx Bomba: 3rd Annual Free Bombazo Dance Workshops! - Starting Wednesday May 21, 2014

First Workshop:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21st 2014

Time: 6-7pm

Location: BAAD

              2474 Westchester Ave, Bronx NY 10461

Take the # 6 Train to Zerega Ave.

Located at St Peters Church.

(smaller building with red doors)

SUGGESTED DONATION: $10.00

Class Description: Class is designed for beginner dancers. Timing, figure and basic rhythms will be covered.

Dress Code: Comfortable clothing.

Registration is required. Please email you name, email, contact number to: bombazodanceco@gmail.com 

Use header: BOMBAZO WORKSHOP.

See you there! LET'S MAKE THAT DRUM TALK!™

CO Bomba: Puerto Rican Bomba Family Workshop by Barrio E at The Dairy Center for the Arts - Saturday May 17, 2014

Seattle Bomba: Bomba Workshops Every Friday at the Martin Luther King Community Center - 2014

Classes conducted by Otoqui Reyes Pizarro E, who may be reached at his Facebook page at  Otoqui Reyes Pizarro E or through his band Hijos de Aguebana at http://www.hijosdeagueybana.com/ ; https://twitter.com/HijosdAgueybana and https://www.facebook.com/hijos.de.agueybana

VA Bomba: Semilla Cultural presents Children's Bomba Dance and Percussion Workshop and Adult Bomba Dance Workshop - Sunday May 18, 2014

By popular demand, we bring you another children's bomba workshop! 

The workshop will cover percussion, basic steps, a dance routine for boys and girls and an individual practice. We encourage you to bring your child to learn and experience Puerto RIcan culture while having fun. Children between 4 and 11 years old are welcome to attend. 

This workshop will be on May 18th, 2014 at 12:30pm at My BodyMovez in Woodbridge. (Just before the adult bomba dance workshop https://www.facebook.com/events/656342584413006/).

We extend you an invitation to learn about the Afro-Caribbean music and dance from Puerto Rico called BOMBA. It is a music and dance that dates back to the 1700s, developed by the African slaves that worked in the sugarcane fields, and it is still alive in the island and in the diaspora. It is a dialog between the dancer and one of the many drummers. The dancer makes body figures called 'piquetes' and the lead drummer --called the 'primo' or 'subidor'-- interprets them in the drum. One dancer at a time 'challenges' or 'talks' to the 'primo' drummer through his or her dance sequence. Bomba is a personal expression, it is freedom, it is our legacy and our treasure.

Let your friends know about this through our facebook event.

For more information, email us: info@semillacultural.org.

Like us: https://www.facebook.com/semillacultural

We are returning to Woodbridge! If you missed our past workshop, this is your chance! We will be offering a Bomba Dance Workshop at My BodyMoveZ on May 18th, $20 for each teen, adult or senior (men and women). Join us to understand the history, learn the dance and feel the culture!

We extend you an invitation to learn about the Afro-Caribbean music and dance from Puerto Rico called BOMBA. It is a music and dance that dates back to the 1700s, developed by the African slaves that worked in the sugarcane fields, and it is still alive in the island and in the diaspora. It is a dialog between the dancer and one of the many drummers. The dancer makes body figures called 'piquetes' and the lead drummer --called the 'primo' or 'subidor'-- interprets them in the drum. One dancer at a time 'challenges' or 'talks' to the 'primo' drummer through his or her dance sequence. Bomba is a personal expression, it is freedom, it is our legacy and our treasure.

The workshop will cover bomba history, basic steps for multiple bomba rhythms, a dance sequence, and a bombazo. If you are interested in this opportunity we encourage you to come out and have fun with us. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own long full-circle skirts or scarves. For more information, email us: info@semillacultural.org.

Limited spaces available!

Invite your friends through our Facebook event:https://www.facebook.com/events/656342584413006/

Get your tickets today! (select the 'events' tab and select May 18th):https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=31998

Like us: https://www.facebook.com/semillacultural

Children's Bomba Dance and Percussion Workshop
12:30PM-1:15PM
$8 per child

(Adult) Bomba Dance Class
1:30-3:30PM
$20 per person

Venue and Location: My BodyMovez at 2570 Dynasty Loop, Woodbridge, VA

New York Bomba and Plena: Caja Dura RumBomPlenazo Social Networking Jam Session - Friday May 23, 2014

Greetings, Productivity, and Clarity for all. This is Nicky Laboy inviting everyone who is a dancer, singer, drummer, and a lover of music, dance, and culture, to a night of socializing, jamming, laughing, learning, embracing, networking, and celebration of Life.
A brief intro to Caja Dura :
This group started in the perfect setting and home to me, Camaradas El Barrio. Along side Dj RonZilla with the party Beats & Eats, I was invited by the owner Orlando Plaza to bring another drummer to play along side some good vibes, great food, and a gentleman rolling cigars. I made a few calls, invited a few guests to an open rumba jam only using cajon drums. This group was to preserve the rich Afro-Cuban culture of rumba with the sounds of cajons. It makes a difference. It was named right outside of Camaradas and forever since, has been.
Now, I would like to take this group, and open it up to everyone that shows interest in the culture, love, and music of the Caribbean. Therefore, creating this party.
I've announced saying that this gathering is for the sole purpose of building those broken bridges, making new ones, embracing our elders who have passed through music, laughs, chants, and movements. as we all know, there are plenty of talented musicians, singers, dancers, etc etc., Can't we all just get along? JAJAJAJA
Kidding, No joda, come down, sing a song, dance a dance with someone, play some drums, have a good time. I will have my cajons there, PLENEROS, bring your panderos, Bomberos, bring a barrel, and RUMBEROS, bring your voices, and if you want to bring a conga, fine by me. If you play bass, or flute, bring it...
Special guests always stop by ;)
Members from groups in the NYC such as, Plena Sin Fronteras,Herencia De Mi Tambo, Alma Moyo, The Legacy Circle, Yerbabuena,Johnny Mambo & Friends, Flaco Navaja & The Mighty Razorblades,SIEMBRA MAESTRA , Papote Jimenez Papote Jimenez and MORE.........

This place Los Gallos Caribe Social Club located at 339 E. 115th Between 1st and 2nd Ave. (more towards 1st ave). on the 2nd Floor, offers, $3 beers and $5 drinks and up. NO FOOD. The food is to come in the near future.
$$$ FREE but a suggested DONATION would be appreciated. All proceeds will go to CAJA DURA CD PROJECT. THANK YOU.
NO JODA! :)

Event: Caja Dura RumBomPlenazo Social Networking Jam Session
Artist: Nikki LaBoy and Caja Dura
Date and Time: Friday May 23, 2014 at 8PM
Venue and Location: Los Gallos Caribe Social Club at 339 E. 115th Street between 1st and 2nd Ave
Admission: Free, donation suggested


For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1392240977729396&ref=70

Here's a couple of videos from the last session:

Post by Bombaandplena.blogspot.com.

Post by Bombaandplena.blogspot.com.

Chicago Bomba: El Baile De AfriCaribe - Saturday May 17, 2014

You are cordially invited to "El Baile De AfriCaribe" a fundraiser benefiting AfriCaribe's Tour to Plena Pa La Calle, Yabucoa, Puerto Rico.

AfriCaribe has the honor of representing Chicago, Paseo Boricua, and La Bomba Y Plena of Chicago May 25th, 2014. With your help, this amazing night of Open Dancing, Art, Poetry, Soul, Hip Hop, Bomba and Plena will help us reach our goal!

Join us, dress to impress, donate, purchase art, dance the night away, enjoy performances by local artists and TWO Pre-debut performance of AfriCaribe's Plena Pa La Calle's show.

Performances & Music by:
AfriCaribe
Charangueo
Stacy Rene & her live band
Poetry by Prince of Pain and The Last of the MoRicans
DJ Macumba
Grupo Capoeira De Brasil
Dirty Sneakers Crew
MC by Melissa DuPrey- Performer

Art/Vendors/Raffles
- Roots of Life Designs
- Edgar El Pintor Art
- Maria Cedeno Art
- Madre de Perla Designs
- Benjamin Mercado Art
- Millie V. Jewelry
- Galeria Cuca
- Robert Carani Photography
- Monsieur Pumplemousse
- Faldas de Figura
- Between Rags & Dolls
- Sage Community Health Center
- Miguel Arroyo Art

Silent Auction Works by:
Taino Strong
Galerica CUCA
Robert A. Carani Photography

$10 cover
12 and under for free
Dress to Impress

Can't make the event but want to help?! You can Donate now via our special Go Fund Me Website - http://www.gofundme.com/79ib5w

Gracias to our Family, Friends and Fans!

Event: El Baile De AfriCarbe
Artists: AfriCaribe
Date and Time: Saturday May 17, 2014, from 6PM-10PM
Location: 2958 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Admission: $10 cover, 12 years under for free

For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/302169919933538/