Puerto Rican Music Roots and Beyond
The Encyclopedia The Music of Puerto Rico: Roots and Evolution is a dynamic project celebrating traditional Puerto Rican music, addressing Bomba, Plena, Danza, and Jíbaro Music. Led by Dr. William Cepeda, a four-time Latin Grammy nominee, alongside musicians, artists, and scholars, it aims to preserve a cultural legacy and stimulate new artistic expressions.
It deeply documents the genres while inspiring their contemporary evolution, blending jazz, hip hop, and more. It offers lifelong access to an online portal with documentaries, music, and more, enriching the user experience. Additionally, it provides educational resources for all levels, fostering an appreciation for the arts.
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The encyclopedia offers a unique exploration of Puerto Rican music and holds great cultural value. Purchase the 4-volume set for lifetime, free access to a portal with exclusive audiovisual content about the island's rich musical history.
Encyclopedia covering the four main genres of Puerto Rican
Bomba
Plena
Plena
Plena
Plena
Plena
Jíbaro Music
Jíbaro Music
Jíbaro Music
La Danza
Jíbaro Music
Jíbaro Music
Free Concert Alert!
William Cepeda, known for his groundbreaking Afro-Puerto Rican jazz, is performing live on Nov. 14th at 7 PM at 📍De La Luz Soundstage (114 Race St., Holyoke). Cepeda’s music blends Caribbean rhythms and jazz with ancestral sounds, promising an inspiring musical journey!