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!


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