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FOLKLORIC |
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JESUS CEPEDA |
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Recipient of an inheritance
of bomba music, tradition and dance four generations old. While
building the bomba drums, he earned from his father, the intricate
rhythms, the nuances and metrics of the cultural legacy.
Now head of the renowned
CEPEDA family folkloric group, Jesús, teaches and directs the company
that bears their name. The show is a world-class spectacle of dance
and rhythm unmatched on intensity and cultural bravado. |
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GUAMANIQUE |
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Let "Guamanique" with lead
you by the hand through an imaginary voyage into Puerto Rico's rich
history of folkloric music, costumes and dance. Taíno, black and
hispanic cultures are represented in this beautiful rainbow of color
and sound. Five couples, seven musicians and three costume
changes compliment each other in this musical history that you'll
never forget.
Come and enjoy...
when the rhythm gets you; go with the flow... |
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SON DEL ALMENDRO |
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Classic style “plena” group will get
everybody on their feet with their hand-clapping infectous
rhythm. Four “panderos” (hand-held drums) with a
trombone to carry the melody and the counterpoint of choir and lead
voice,
make everybody want
to join in on the fun
and follow the conga
line.
On the photo, a "vejigante's"
(marionette to scare evil spirits)
and a “cabezudo's” (big-headed live marionnette) Big PARTY
spirit take over. |
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CONJUNTO DE TIPLES DE PR |
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This is a one of a kind folkloric group; they
have rescued a string instrument, the “TIPLE”, that had its
popularity in the 19th century.
Under the guidance of Don Julio Negrón, this musical group has
flourished as has the instrument, bringing back memories of a simpler
and romantic time with folkloric melodies that will cradle
Your senses with glorious music. |
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LOS ALEGRES DE BORINQUEN |
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This marvelous band has a
very unique sound. Born out of traditional “street parade” music,
practiced in New Orleans, they bring the true sound of music as how it
is played on carnivals, plazas and gatherings thruout Europe; of
course, with caribbean flavor.
The rich and mellow sound of
instrument combination will remind you of the golden era of
oom-pah-pah days. |
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RONDALLA OF PUERTO RICO |
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This outstanding young musicians group
has mastered the “cuatro”, P.R.’s national instrument thru the Suzuki
method; and have countless awards from all over the world.
Concerts in
Turkey, Disney World,
México,
Costa Rica,
Venezuela
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Columbia,
Cuba,
New York,
Chicago,
Milwaukee,
Washington,
Italy,
Russia,
Spain,
Marakesh,
Australia and
Italy
are
witness to their expertise and professionalism.
They have also shared stage with
The
New York
Simphonic Orquestra.
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GUATEQUE |
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Color, dances, music is the
trademark of Guateque; one of the most admired folkloric groups of P.R..
They have been acclaimed in many international folk festivals in
Europe, Latin America and the USA.
With a varied and extensive
repertoire, that includes the taíno, black, popular and religious
influences on our puertorrican culture, coreographer / director
Joaquín Nieves Caldero leads this troupe that has been acclaimed by
the National Endowment for the Arts. |
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JORGE ARCE |
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Choreographer, dancer, mime, singer, musician,
lecturer; mostly recognized for his tenure with famous musical group
“Haciendo Punto”, Jorge has cultivated his afro-caribbean roots with
studies and performances that add up to an impressive resumée.
Countless awards and recognitions don’t hold him back, he creates,
leads, and is at the fore front of the caribbean culture movement.
Boston has been his second
home as Faculty of the Boston Conservatory and member of The
Boston Foundation Committee for the Arts. |
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COMPARSA |
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Copyright © 2004 Ramsal Entertainment |