About Me
I'm a native of Atlanta, GA born
and raised. I've always loved music, but after listening to the likes of Mongo
Santamaria and Willie Bobo in mid 90’s I developed a passion for Afro-Latin
percussion. I moved to
New York City in pursuit of a professional degree and the hopes of learning Afro-Latin
percussion in a city I knew was famous for it.
About this blog
I envision this
blog/website as a place where Bomba and Plena practitioners in North America can discuss up and coming
events, where Bomba is going strong, who various performers are and their
recordings, recent performances, where a teacher will be appearing, and the different
approaches to Bomba.
Yours truly,
thanks for this site,keep it going!
ReplyDeleteRoberto, thanks for the support and visiting the site. I shall indeed continue, I'm having a blast doing this bro.
DeleteGreetings from Manny Cepeda. I am the nephew of Rafael Cepeda Atiles and a friend of mine connected me to you. I want to let you know that I've just finished a CD production called "Roots/Raices" and it will be dedicated to my uncle Rafael Cepeda and the family. My mother was the sister of Rafael and I grew up going to their house in Villa Palmera and becoming interested in music since very early. I am now a full time musician/composer/singer/percussionist in San Diego, and I perform regularly in the San Diego/LA area. I you would be interested in hearing more about my upcoming project, let me know. I do want to thank you for promoting Bomba y Plena music to the world. Best Regards, Manny
ReplyDeleteThanks Manny for the kind words. Its always exciting to hear about new projects and I'm happy to help promote Bomba and Plena music and culture whenever I can. I sent you a Facebook friend request, you can also reach me at eastriverbomba@gmail.com, I check every few days for the occasional message. Be well, Dee
ReplyDeleteHi Dee,
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure establishing communications with you. We'll definitively keep in touch so that I can keep you inform of the Roots/Raices production as I'm going to call the CD. How much do you know about Rafael Cepeda? You know he is known as the Patriarch of Bomba y Plena of Puerto Rico. Just in case you might want to share this with your friends of Bomba y Plena so they know the roots, here is the link to his Bio. Enjoy!! and Keep in touch. Manny
http://www.puertadetierra.info/figuras/artistas/cepd/cepeda.htm
My name is Angelica. I'm looking for some performers for my daughter's Quince in Sacramento, CA. Any suggestions who to contact?
ReplyDeleteYou can reach me at angelja2575@yahoo.com.
Thanks in advance.