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the Origins of Plena y Bomba

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The “plena” and “bomba” are still thriving in Puerto Rico. Like the Calypso from Trinidad, the “plena” is characterized by its simplicity and repetition, like all folkloric music, it is spontaneous expression of everyday occurrences. In Puerto Rico, it was influenced by people with African heritage. Themes included religion, local and national events, recipes, advice, and superstition. The philosophical element is also present. In other words, it embellishes themes that lure the imagination of the people. Plena y Bomba There are several theories as to the origins of this indigenous…

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Eugene Marlow’s Heritage Ensemble

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Eugene Marlow’s Heritage Ensemble

Eugene Marlow’s Heritage Ensemble’s repertoire is a reflection of the mixing of cultures that has increasingly evolved in the world of music in recent decades. Described as “.  . . a cross-cultural collaboration that spins & grooves” by the New York City Jazz Record, Eugene Marlow’s Heritage Ensemble is an imaginative and tight quintet that churns out its unique brand of pulsating world music with infectious danceable rhythms in various jazz, Afro-Caribbean, and Brazilian styles. Marlow’s musical journey has been infused with numerous Latin jazz influences over a long period…

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Puerto Rican Institute of Music – Instituto Puertorriqueño de Música

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Puerto Rican Institute of Music

Instituto Puertorriqueño de Música Puerto Rican Institute of Music 2661 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133 • (267) 240 8111 info@ipmusica.com            www.ipmusica.com            ipm.prim@gmail.com   HORAS DE OFICINA: Se requiere cita previa.   Lunes:          8:00 AM a 10:30 AM                      7:30 PM a 9:30 PM Martes:         6:30 PM a 9:30 PM   Miercoles:    8:00 AM a 10:30 AM                     7:30 PM a 9:30 PM Jueves:  …

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AFRO LATIN JAZZ ALLIANCE

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About The AfroLatin Jazz Orchestra: Founded in 2002 by O’Farrill to perform the full repertory of big band Afro Latin jazz and commission new works to advance this culturally rich genre, the ALJO was a resident orchestra at Jazz at Lincoln Center from 2002 to 2007. In 2007, the ALJO left Lincoln Center to pursue the twin goals of developing new audiences for big band Afro Latin jazz and of creating a robust educational program for young performers. O’Farrill founded the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance that same year to pursue…

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