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Meet Ivelisse Diaz – Puerto Rican Bomba y Plena
You are now listening to Ritmos Negros! We are transitioning to our next destination, Puerto Rico, as we leave the magical island of Jamaica. Today, we explore two musical genres with deep African roots and strong percussion rhythms: Bomba y Plena! Our guest, Ivelisse Diaz, is an instructor of Puerto Rican cultural heritage in Chicago! She hosts workshops, festivals, & performances with her groups Bomba con Buya, Las Bompleneras, & La Escuelita Bombera de Corazón.
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