Boston Bomba and Plena: Exploring the African Diaspora Through Caribbean Dance and Music - Sunday November 23, 2014

Please read the flyer for event information.

Boston Bomba: Roots & Rudiments - Bomba - Friday November 14, 2014

Afro-Antillean Roots and Rudiments is a new collaborative project between artists focused on the preservation of Afro-Caribbean history through music and dance.

Next week the project launches its first workshops/gatherings in Boston with special guest artists Nicky Laboy CajaDura, Jorge Arce, Sandra Marcelino and Eli Pabon Lady Enchantress

Through percussion and dance workshops we will explore African influence in Puerto Rico dating back to the 15th century, how its influence has been preserved and the significance of its preservation.

Two gatherings next week open to all:

Wednesday Nov 12th 7pm-9pm ( Bomba percussion and dance workshop)

Friday Nov 14th 6pm-9pm (Bomba percussion and dance workshop with Bombazo)

Costs (help pay for space, transportation and other fees)

$20 per gathering ($10 for children and youth)
or
$35 for both gatherings (must pre pay at door on Nov 12th to receive discount) ($15 for children and youth)

Location: Spontaneous Celebrations Danforth St, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130

Private and Semi Private sessions in Bomba percussion and dance also available upon request.

Email afroantilleanroots@gmail.com.
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Boston Bomba: Bomba Sankofa at Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts - Saturday August 3, 2014

Bomba Sankofa will be bringing Bomba to the Puerto Rican festival this Sunday! Join them for a day of Celebration - Bomba is about community and conversation - they want you to be part of the dialogue! 

Event: Bomba Sankofa at the Puerto Rican Festival of MA
Artists: Bomba Sankofa
Date and Time: Sunday August 3, 2014, performance time not listed
Venue: Boston City Hall Plaza 

Boston Plena: Plenazo Primaveral! - Saturday May 17, 2014

Event: Humano Multicultural Project Benefit Presents "Plenazo Primavera"

Artists: Jorge Arce y Raiz de Plena, Bomba Sankofa Dance Tr\oupe with Roberto and Gloria Cepeda and Bomberos from the NY Diaspora, Endel Dueno,  DJ MIKE and Salsa y Control Dance Company

Date and Time: Saturday  May 17, 2014 at 7PM

Venue and Location: Villa Victoria Center for the Arts at 85 West Newton, Boston, MA 02118

Parking at the Hurley School, 75 Worcester Street

Admission: $40 at the door, $30 in advance and table sales (dinner included)

For more information contact: (787) 364-0198