Tampa Plena: 3er aniversario Mofongazo, con Paquito Acosta y ASDP - Sunday August 17, 2014

Ven a celebrar el 3er aniversario del Mofongazo! Directamente desde Puerto Rico, Paquito Acosta, cantante de la Primerisima orquesta de Tommy Olivencia. Y para afincar la cosa, le meteremos Plena de la buena. Pendientes a flyer y mas detalles, pero ve guardando la fecha.

No digas que no te dijeron!

Event: 3er Aniversario Mofongazo, con Paquito Acosta y ASDP
Artists: A Son De Plena
Date and Time: Sunday August 17, 2014 at 4pm
Venue and Location: El Monfongazo Restaurant 5522 Hanley Road No. 106, Tampa, FL 33634
Admission: Not listed

New York Bomba and Plena: Plena Sin Fronteras Live at Camaradas - Saturday August 2, 2014

Plena Sin Fronteras will be bringing the swinging sounds of Puerto Rico to Camaradas El Barrio. Join us and share the love of the cultural music of Puerto Rico. Great food and jamming music for just $8 at the door. Come and get your groove on.

Events: Plena Sin Fronteras Live at Camaradas
Artists: Plena Sin Fronteras
Date and Time: Saturday August 2, 2014 at 9PM
Venue and Location: Camaradas El Barrio at 2241 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10029
Admission: $8

Central Florida Plena: Pinellas Park Latin Fest - Sunday August 3, 2014

Oficial Señores, Estas son las Orquestas que estarán en el Pinellas Park Latin: Fj One, Salsa Rumba, Orquesta Sol Caribe, Pleneros Son De La Calle, A Son De Plena, Dúo Joel y Omar. Y como si fuera poco el Grupo Quinta Avenida. Mega Flow, Mariachi El Invasor de México, Grupo Folklórico Raíces de México y Lily Cortes cantando música de Rancheras, y muchas sorpresas más tanto en comidas como en diversión para los niños. NO TE LO PIERDAS!!


Event: Pinellas Park Latin Fest
Artists: Son De La Plena and Son D'La Kalle
Date and Time: Sunday August 3, 2014 at 11AM
Venue and Location: England Brothers Bandshell at 5010 81st Avenue North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781d
Admission: Not listed

Chicago Bomba: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center & After School Matters Presents - Thursday July 31, 2014

Please come to the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center and After School Matters Program Showcase Featuring Music Video Production and Traditional Puerto Rican Bomba students.
Instructors:
Music Video Production: Amber Mohammad and JoVia Armstrong
Traditional Puerto Rican Bomba: Charly Barbera

Event: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center and After School Matters Presents Program Showcase
Host: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
Date and Time: Thursday July 31, 2014 at 6:30-8:30PM
Venue and Location: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center at 4048 W. Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
Admission: Not listed

For more information go to: http://srbcc.org/

Kissimmee Plena: Plenazo De Corazon - Saturday August 2, 2014

Familia!! Llego el momento de hermandad y solidaridad por nuestro gran hermano Markito Garcia y su gladiador y guerrero Ramoncito. 

Ramoncito esta en el proceso de un transplante de corazon y este evento es para recaudar fondos para su cuidado y proceso. Estaran los mejores grupos de Plena en la Florida, Plena Mar Latino, PLeneros Son D'la Kalle, PLENEROS DE LA CENTRAL, Juan Rentas y Ya Plena, La casa de Doña Plena, y muchos mas!

Ven y comparte con tus amigos pleneristicos, y ayuda a esta gran causa. Todo por el gran Ramoncito!!

Event: Plenazo De Corazon
Artists: Plena Mar Latino, PLeneros Son D'la Kalle, PLENEROS DE LA CENTRAL, Juan Rentas y Ya Plena, La casa de Doña Plena
Date and Time: Saturday August 2, 2014 at 11AM
Venue and Location: Hacienda El Areito at 3501 Mornigngside Dr., Kissimmee, FL 34744
Admission: Not listed

New York Bomba and Plena: Festival Santiago Apostol De Loiza A El Barrio -Friday to Sunday July 25-27, 2014

The 32nd Annual Festival Santiago Apostol de Loiza a El Barrio

This year’s 32nd anniversary brings a diverse community together in celebration of a centuries’ old tradition steeped in African roots mixed with Spanish culture and Caribbean flavor. A project of Hermanos Fraternos de loiza Aldea in partnership with The Caribbean Cultural Center (CCCADI) and El Barrio-Taino Tower, the festival will follow the legendary tradition of dedicating each day to celebrating the contributions of men, women and children – highlighting and honoring outstanding leaders through the newly formed Loiza Award committee. Visitors can expect artisans, traditional live music, dancing, food, child-friendly activities, vendors, and more. 

WHEN: July 25th-27th | Friday, 4PM-7PM, Saturday-Sunday, 11AM-7PM (time according the schedule shown below)

WHERE: 105th Street, between Lexington and Park Avenues New York, NY 10029

ADMISSION: Free

Featured Bomba and Plena acts: Saturday performances by The Legacy Women and Bomba Yo; Sunday performances by Danza Fiesta, Los Pleneros de la 21 and Herencia de Plena

San Francisco Bomba: From LA to the BAY - Friday July 25, 2014

From LA to the BAY Buye PongoBomberas de la Bahia.& DJ Rabeat. Cumbia, Bomba, Merengue y mas para bailar y gozar!!!

Reunited and it feels so good!!! Las Bomberas and Buyepongo go together like clave y tambor!!! And when they get together its a guaranteed hip shaker!! Dont miss this unique night of Bomba, Plena, Cumbia, Merengue y mas!! And keeping the dancefloor moving all night we have DJ Rabeat hitting you with tropical gems!! From LA to the Bay nobody does it better than.....

BUYEPONGO
www.buyepongo.com
With deep roots in South and Central America, Buyepongo draw heavily from the Latino musical culture. Taking their cues from traditional "roots" music of Colombia, Haiti, Belize, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. Buyepongo create a very vibrant polyrhythmic sound by seamlessly fusing merengue, punta, and cumbia. The group's pulse and power is built around the drum and guacharaca (pronounced: wah cha rah ca) giving them an upbeat tropical flare.

LAS BOMBERAS DE LA BAHIA
https://www.facebook.com/bomberadelabahia

One of only a handful of all-women’s Bomba groups to ever exist internationally, Las Bomberas take Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba music to the next level. Born in SF’s Mission district with a passion and commitment to social justice, Las Bomberas strive to use the cultural arts to lift the voices of marginalized communities while holding a deep love of Afro-Puerto Rican traditions. The group was founded in November 2007 and is composed of San Francisco Bay Area artists, educators, and activists, under the direction of Sarazeta Ragazzi and Denise Solis. Come celebrate love, life, and liberation with the intoxicating rhythms of Puerto Rico and Las Bomberas de la Bahia!

SUBMISSION
2183 Mission st San Francisco, CA
$7 all night!!

Event: From LA to the BAY
Artists: Buye Pongo and Las Bomberas De La Bahia
Date and Time: Friday July 25, 2014 at 9PM
Venue and Location: Submission at 2183 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Admission: $7

For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=611063789009236&ref=70

Bronx Bomba: Upcomming Ilu Aye Performances - Saturday July 19th and Wednesday July 23rd, 2014

Orlando Bomba: Bombazo Sorpresa D' Verano... Apuntate E Invita A Amigos - Sunday July 20, 2014

BOMBAZO sorpresa de verano en ArteBorikua Galeria C. ESTE Domingo 20 de julio @ 3:00pm. ENTRADA GRATIS.
Invita ArteBorikua y Balancé.

Event: Bombazo Sorpresa de Verano
Artists: ArteBorikua and Balance
Date and Time: Sunday July 20, 2014 at 3PM
Venue and Location: Arte Borikua Galeria C at 207 N. Goldenrod Rd, Ste. 500, Orlando, FL 32807
Contact at (407) 953-5185 or go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1449397655334550&ref=70

San Francisco Bomba: LA MISA NEGRA & LAS BOMBERAS DE LA BAHIA @ ELBO ROOM - Friday August 1, 2014

La Misa Negra and Las Bomberas de la Bahia - together for the first time ever!!! Join us for a night of Cumbia, Bomba, and Afro-Caribbean rhythms.

$12 Presale / $15 Door / 21 & Over

LA MISA NEGRA
http://lamisanegra.com/
https://www.facebook.com/lamisanegra
https://soundcloud.com/lamisanegra
http://instagram.com/lamisanegra
https://twitter.com/lamisanegra

La Misa Negra (Black Mass or Black Ritual) is an 8-piece band from Oakland, California that plays a unique blend of 1950's and 60's style cumbia and high-energy, Afro-Colombian dance music. The symbolism behind their name pays tribute to the genre’s African roots and Caribbean heritage, and celebrates the spirit and ritual of dance. Powered by horn and accordion-driven riffs, a fierce rhythm section, and a vintage Colombian sound, La Misa Negra delivers an electrifying performance that explodes with infectious dance grooves and punk rock energy. Since their live debut in the fall of 2011, they have been exorcising bodies on the dance floor and proving, through dance and sweat, that La Misa Negra is not just a band, but a PARTY!

Founded by guitar and accordion player, Marco Polo Santiago, La Misa Negra consists of Diana Trujillo (lead vocals), Saday Cordoba (backup vocals, choreography), Justin Chin (tenor sax), Charles Yoshio Granich (clarinet, tenor sax, alto sax), Shaun Wargowsky (upright bass), Craig Miller (drums, percussion), and Aaron Kierbel (drums). On the strength of their wild and one-of-a-kind shows, La Misa Negra has gained a reputation as one of the most exciting live bands to emerge from the Bay Area in recent years, garnering a diverse fan base that transcends musical, cultural, and generational divides. After performing extensively throughout California, with the likes of Ozomatli, El Gran Silencio, Celso Piña, Nortec Collective, La Santa Cecilia, Chico Trujillo, Sergent Garcia, Souls of Mischief, Jarabe de Palo, and Meshell Ndegeocello, La Misa Negra now releases their much anticipated debut album, Misa de Medianoche.

Consisting of ten tracks, Misa de Medianoche (Midnight Mass) is a journey across various styles of cumbia, porro, and gaita, beginning with a fast-paced, monster title track meant for a midnight voodoo dance. The cumbia kicks into mid-tempo groove with songs like the sensually hypnotic, “Por la Bahia”, the rootsy, accordion-laced “Cumbia Milagrosa”, and the album closer, “La Cumbia Cura”, which encourages listeners to leave their pills on the table and let the cumbia do the healing. By capturing the raw energy of their live shows and the classic Colombian sound they have become known for, Misa de Medianoche serves as the perfect introduction to anyone who has yet to witness what these Oakland cumbia peddlers can do with a cowbell and a crowd. Branded as “hella bailable” and guilty of fueling spontaneous dance parties, Misa de Medianoche invites the soon-to-be converted to dance at the altar of La Misa Negra.

Misa de Medianoche is available on iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/misa-de-medianoche/id804259506

LAS BOMBERAS DE LA BAHIA
https://www.facebook.com/bomberadelabahia

One of only a handful of all-women’s Bomba groups to ever exist internationally, Las Bomberas take Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba music to the next level. Born in SF’s Mission district with a passion and commitment to social justice, Las Bomberas strive to use the cultural arts to lift the voices of marginalized communities while holding a deep love of Afro-Puerto Rican traditions. The group was founded in November 2007 and is composed of San Francisco Bay Area artists, educators, and activists, under the direction of Sarazeta Ragazzi and Denise Solis. Come celebrate love, life, and liberation with the intoxicating rhythms of Puerto Rico and Las Bomberas de la Bahia!


Event: la Misa Negra and Las Bomberas De La Bahia at Elbo Room
Artists: Las Bomberas De La Bahia and La Misa Negra
Date and Time: Friday August 1, 2014 at 10pm
Venue and Location: Elbo Room at 647 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Admission: $12 presale, $15 at the door/ 21 and over


For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=674181109294936&ref=70

Bronx Bomba - Eslabones del Tiempo/Links of Time (BombaWorks Student Recital) - Saturday July 19, 2014

Eslabones del Tiempo/Links of Time is just around the corner!

Come Share & Support Culture In The Bronx!!!!! 

BombaWorks students will perform their end-of-year recital taking us on a musical voyage that will have us singing and dancing while we honor our ancestors.

There will be a raffle of an adult size Bomba drum (hand painted design), 1 Bomba Maraca, 5 Bomba dance classes (2 percussion & 3 dance) & for those Bomba Dancers there will be a CASH PRIZE for the Best Bomba Dancer (male or female) - Audience will choose winner!!

**Raffle Funds will help support our yearly Student, Family & Community Picnic**

RAFFLE TIXS ON SALE NOW!
646-509-1219
bombaworks@gmail.com

Bomba Drum $25/ea or 2 for $45
Bomba Maraca $15/ea or 2 for $25
Dance/Percussion class $10/ea or 2 for $15

Event: Eslabones del Tiempo/Links of Time (Bomba Works Student Recital)
Artists: Bodoma Garifuna Culture Band, BombaWorks students, Ilu Aye, Vigo Hard BK
Date and Time: Saturday July 19, 2014 at 7pm
Venue and Location: El Maestro, Inc. at 1300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459
Admission:  Not listed

For more information: (646) 509-1219 or bombaworks@gmail.com

Jersey City, NJ Bomba: Segunda Quimbamba Folkoric Center Presents "A Summer Night Concert" - Saturday July 19, 2014

Join Segunda Quimbamba and Grace Drums in a performance of folkloric music from Puerto Rico and Ghana!

Tickets are $15 and can be bought at the door or at asummernightconcert.brownpapertickets.com

Silent auction, art, raffles, dessert, and cash bar!

Help our group realize our dream of performing at El Festival de Pardiñas in Santiago de Compostela, Spain next year, August 2015!


For more information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1594808594078897&ref=70

Tampa Plena: Refresca tu verano con A Son De Plena! - Sunday July 20, 2014

Uffff que calor hace! Perfecto para una cervezita fria y bailar la Plena en El Mofongazo Tampa. Seguimos con tus domingos de Plena, llevando cultura de la buena para las masas. 

Ya tu sabes...mofongos, jibaritos, tripletas, cervezitas, y Plena...que mas se puede pedir! Nos vemos alli!

Event: Refresca tu verano con A Son De Plena!
Artists: A Son De Plena
Date and Time: Sunday July 20, 2014 at 4pm
Venue and Location: El Mofongazo Restaraunt at 5522 Hanley Road #106, Tampa, FL 33634
Admission: Not listed

For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500045096792207&ref=70

Tampa Plena: Plenazo Mundial at Catrinas - Saturday July 12, 2014

Come and celebrate the World Cup Semifinals (Blogger,- I think they mean to celebrate the final and third place game) with A Son de Plena at Catrinas July 12, 2014 at 7pm!!! Mexican Puertorrican Brazilian Carnival Celebration. Drinks Specials: $3 Medalla Light Official, $10 Domestic Buckets and $5 Caipirinhas with Leblon Cachaca. Let's celebrate, united!!!! For Reservations please call 813-251-4604

Event: Plenazo Mundial at Catrinas
Artists: A Son de Plena
Date and Time: Saturday July 12, 2014 at 7pm.
Venue and Location: Catrinas Cocina Y Galeria at 2402 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33629
Admission: Not listed

Denver Bomba: Barrio E' 4 Week Bomba Class Session - Saturdays July 12-Aug 2nd 2014

Seattle Bomba: Puerto Rican Bomba Class with Angel "Balancé" Reyes - Thursday July 31, 2014

Ángel "Balancé" Reyes. CLCD Workshop: This traditional Puerto Rican Bomba workshop, led by Goddard alumni, resident artist, and respected elder Angel "Balance" Reyes, will cover the basic step, paseo (stroll), saludo, figura, piquete of the primary four Bomba rhythms: Sicá, Cuembé, Yubá, and Horlandés. The instrumentation will also be introduced (maraca, cuas, and barril drums). Maestro Angel will share background information about the historical contexts under which Bomba Music was created in Puerto Rico during the times of slavery on the sugar plantations as well as its African, Indigenous, and Spanish roots. (Suggested Donation: $10.00)



Event: Bomba Class with Angel "Balance" Reyes
Date and Time Thursday July 31, 2014 at 7PM PDT
Venue and Location: M.L.K. F.A.M.E. Community Center at 3201 East Republican Street, Seattle, WA 98112
Admission: Suggested donation $10

For more information to the events Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=270597253126487&ref=70

Rhode Island Plena: Plena Carnaval Workshop, July 14-25, 2014

San Diego Bomba: Bomba Dance Classes for Youth - Saturdays July 5-26, 2014

4 week series (pre-register), $20-$30 sliding scale for all 4 classes, Ages 5-12, live percussion and singing.

Contact: jadeyp@gmail.com or (707) 367-0453

Chicago Bomba: Bomba and Plena Aerobics! Every Thursday Summer 2014

Come dance to the rhythms of Bomba and Plena from the island of Puerto Rico! It's only 30 minutes of fun cardio. You can do it!

Every Thursday! All Summer Long!

6:15-6:45pm

Suggested Donation $5

Contact Laura Dances for more info:
lauradances.com
lauradanceschicago@gmail.com
773.564.0025

Chicago Bomba: Seis Corrido Saturdays Drumming & Dance July 12-26, 2014

Travel to Loiza this summer with AfriCaribe!!! Learn the rhythms and hand technique in Seis Corrido Drumming. Come shake it in Seis Corrido Dance. Take one class or both. It is up to you.

No experience necessary!!!

Every Saturday in July!

9:30am-10:15am: Seis Corrido Drumming

10:15am-11am: Seis Corrido Dance

Instructors:
Drumming- Charly Barbera
Dance- Laura Riebock

Tuition: $25 for one 4 week class

July 5, 12, 19, 26

For more information contact Laura:
77.564.0025

Philadelphia Bomba: Puerto Rican Institute of Music Summer "Music Classes Summer 2014" Tuesday July 8, 2014

Frederickburg, VA Bomba: Afro-Puerto Rican Dance & Percussion Class; A Journey - Tuesdays July 15-August 12, 2014

Take a journey around the island of Puerto Rico to learn the history, rhythms, songs and dance styles of Afro-Puerto Rican music: Bomba!
The class will also cover percussion!
Don't miss your chance! Bring your friends!

Every Tuesday from July 15th to August 12th
Avery Ballet LLC
11812 Main Street, Suite C202A
Fredericksburg, Virginia
(Bowman Center, off of Rt. 2)

Children (7–10 y/o): 6:00 – 6:35 pm
$5 per class

Teens/Adults/Seniors: 6:45 – 8:00pm
$15 per class

Register today by sending an email to info@semillacultural.org!
Limited spaces available!

Kissimmee, FL Plena: Mazakote Playero - Sunday July 20, 2014

"Fam. Montate con Three Kings Entertainment, tienes Transpiortacion, DJs, Los Pleneros Son D'La Kalle y un Plato de Comida, puedes llevar tu Neverita (Bebida en lata) pide tu taquilla ya, espacio limitado!"

Event: Mazakote Playero
Artists: Pedro Falcon
Date and Time: Sunday July 20th, 2014 at 8AM
Venue and Location: Meet at Mill Creek Mall (Kissimmee, FL) transportation to Indianlantic Beach Pavillion
Admission: $25 includes transportation from pick up spot to concert venue

For more information: (407) 556-7623

Kissimmee, FL Plena: Explosion Plenera - Sunday July 6, 2014

Event: Explosion Plenera
Artists: Robert "El Indio" Rodriguez and Pedro Falcon
Date and Time: Sunday July 6, 2014 at 5PM
Venue and Location: Mi Gente Restaurant and Sport Bar at 4100 South Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Admission: Not listed
For more information: (407) 867-0653

Brooklyn Bomba and Plena: Rum Bom Plenazo Coney Island, BK - Saturday July 5, 2014

"DRUMMERS !! SINGERS !! DANCERS !! BRING ALL OF YOUR PANDEROS AND BARRELS CHAIRS KOOLERS CHANKLAS AND SUNSCREEN !!  WE WILL BRING OURS PLUS SOME APETIZERS AND REFRESHMENTS FOR US THE MUSICIANS !! 

SUMMER IS IN !! COME BY & JOIN "EL RINCON CRIOLLO" AND THE OTHER GUYS PRODUCTIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY CHORUS TO CELEBRATE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND ON THE CONEY ISLAND PIER, BK !! 2PM 
WE'RE REPRESENTING BORICUAS IN NYC STYLE !!!

¡¡ SEE YOU THERE !! LET'S CELEBRATE PUERTO RICO IN NY TOGETHER !! AAGOZAAAARR CULTURA AFROLATINA !!!

MUCH LOVE, PEACE, PROGRESS & RESPECT "

Event: Rum Bom Plenazo Coney Island, BK
Artists: Siembra Maestra and Rincon Criollo
Date and Time: Saturday July 5, 2014 from 2PM - TILL
Venue and Location: Brooklyn's Coney Island Boardwalk (1741-1899 Boardwalk W, Brooklyn, NY 11224) when on Boardwalk make a right towards the pier.
Admission: Not listed

New York Bomba and Plena: Plena Sin Fronteras Live at Camaradas - Saturday July 5, 2014

Come and help PSF set off some cultural fireworks with the music of Puerto Rico! Live music, great food and drinks and the swinging sounds of Plena Sin Fronteras. It's the perfect Saturday for the holiday weekend and it's only $8 at the door.

Event: Plena Sin Fronteras Live at Camaradas El Barrio
Artist: Plena Sin Fronteras
Date and Time: Saturday July 5, 2014 at 9:30PM
Venue and Location: Camaradas El Barrio at 2241 First Avenue, New York, NY 10029
Admission: $8