Why Puerto Rican Bomba Music Is Resistance

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Bomba is an ancient genre of resistance from Puerto Rico created by enslaved people on the island over 400 years ago. Recently, bomba music has been a staple of Black Lives Matter protests calling back to its roots as a music of resilience. Together, hosts Linda Diaz and LA Buckner break down the musical and cultural elements that make bomba, bomba. Ivelisse Diaz of Bomba con Buya teaches Linda about bomba singing, and LA learns bomba drum rhythms.

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Check out more of Ivelisse Diaz in her band Bomba con Buya https://bombaconbuya.bandcamp.com
Check out more of Mateo Gonzál ez at Los Pleneros de la 21 https://www.losplenerosdela21.org/

Want to learn more about bomba? Check out If Cities Could Dance's video:
https://youtu.be/z0vzkGKEWX4

Want more Latin rhythms? Check out our video on bachata!
https://bit.ly/38Mib7g

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