Bronx Bomba and Plena: 5th South Bronx Folk Festival - Monday November 17th- Saturday November 22nd, 2014

November 17-22, 2014

With the goal of highlighting the cultural diversity of our community, while showcasing a shared folklore and tradition in performance, Diversity in Arts and Nations for Cultural Education, Inc. (DANCE), presents the fifth annual South Bronx Folk Festival—a week of cultural events open to the public at various venues in the South Bronx. For more information please contact info@southbronxfolkfestival.org

Calendar of Events

Monday, November 17, 6:30pm
A Panel Discussion with Danza Fiesta Artists
Building bridges to Puerto Rican folk dance and music in NYC
@ Boricua College, 890 Washington Avenue, Bronx

Tuesday, November 18, 4:00pm
Traditional Puerto Rican Dance Workshop with Cristal Reyes
@ Boricua College, 890 Washington Avenue, Bronx

Wednesday, November 19, 4:00pm
Re-discovering Traditional Afro-Puerto Rican Dance and Music with Norka Hernandez-Nadal
@ Boricua College, 890 Washington Avenue, Bronx

Thursday, November 20, 10:30am, 11:30am
Traditional Puerto Rican Dance Workshop for Youth with Cristal Reyes
@ PS 114, 1155 Cromwell Avenue, Bronx

Saturday, November 22, 4:00pm
A memorable afternoon of Caribbean Folklore with ILU AYE, Danza Fiesta and participants of DANCE's Arts in Education program.
Main Theater @ Eugenio Maria de HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE/CUNY
450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street, Bronx

Box Office: (718)518-4455
Tickets:
$10 General admission
$5 Children/Students/Seniors

Bronx Bomba and Plena: 8th Biennial BomPlenazo 2014 October 10-12 2014

For more information on the various venues, events and tickets go to http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts/events/FY13-14/October/bomplenazo/bomplenazo.shtml

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

Bronx Bomba and Plena: The 4th Annual South Bronx Folk Festival Grand Finale - Saturday November 23, 2013450

The 4th Annual South Bronx Folk Festival Celebrating the Spirit and Cultures of our Communities For Immediate Release

The 4th Annual South Bronx Folk Festival Grand Finale Bronx, NY - A breathtaking double-bill with Bomba, Plena, and Seis as part of the 4th Annual South Bronx Folk Festival is taking place on November 23 at Hostos Community College. This performance brings together two Puerto Rican dance companies; Bronx-based Danza Fiesta; Baile y Teatro Puertorriqueňo and directly from the island, Gíbaro de Puerto Rico, in an exciting performance that will feature live music and dance. "We are honored to have Gíbaro de Puerto Rico as our guests and sharing the stage with them", says Gilda Rivera-Pantojas, Danza Fiesta's artistic director. The 4th Annual South Bronx Folk Festival is presented by Diversity in Arts in Nations for Cultural Education in partnership with Hostos Center for the Arts and Culture. This event also commemorates two important anniversary milestones for these companies; Danza Fiesta 15th anniversary and Gibaro de Puerto Rico 40thanniversary. Come early or stay late and enjoy the Puerto Rican Artisans Craft Fair & Exhibit and Authors Book Expo, presented by Comité Noviembre. Saturday November 23, 2013 at 4:00 p.m.

Main Theater at Hostos Community College/CUNY

450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street, Bronx, NY

General Admission $10 

Children | Students | Seniors $5

Special Group discounts available

Tkts & info: 718-518-4455

info@southbronxfolkfestival.org