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- Collection: Cultural Exchange - 5th Bomba Research Conference & Other PROPA Events
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Eugenia "Ivelisse" Rivera
Eugenia "Ivelisse" Rivera, sister of Ismael Rivera and director of Fundación Ismael Rivera, legendary Puerto Rican singer and composer, speaks with guests touring the foundation during the 5th Bomba Research Conference.
Ivelisse Rivera - Fundación Ismael Rivera
Ivelisse Rivera, sister of Ismael Rivera and director of Fundación Ismael Rivera, stops to take photos with 5th Bomba Research Conference Participants during their visit to the Foundation's home base, the preserved childhood home of Ismael Rivera.
Historic Site - Historic Artifacts
Ivelisse Rivera, sister of Ismael Rivera and director of the Fundación Ismael Rivera guided visitors through the historic site of Ismael Rivera's family home, and told stories behind the artifacts and items on display.
Bienvenidos
Banner welcoming visitors to the Fundación Ismael Rivera.
5th Bomba Research Conference - Fundación Ismael Rivera
Participants of the 5th Bomba Research Conference stopping for photos with Eugenia Ivelisse Rivera, director of the Fundación Ismael Rivera and sister of Ismael Rivera.
Eugenia Ivelisse Rivera
Eugenia Ivelisse Rivera, sister of Ismael Rivera and director of the Fundación Ismael Rivera welcomed PROPA and the 5th Bomba Research Conference to the family home, and current museum and historical site dedicated to Ismael Rivera.
Cultural Exchange: Fundación Ismael Rivera
Raíces co-founder and Archive Curator Nicole Wines with Eugenia Ivelisse Rivera, sister of Ismael Rivera and director of the Fundación Ismael Rivera.
"La Calma"
Mural on Calle Calma in Santurce, Puerto Rico.
Melanie Maldonado
Melanie Maldonado, founder of Puerto Rican Organization for the Performing Arts (PROPA) and organizer of the Bomba Research Conference on day 1 of the 5th BRC.
5th Bomba Research Conference - Melanie Maldonado
Conference organizer Melanie Maldonado on day 1 of the 5th Bomba Reserach Conference.
Bombazo at the 5th BRC
Backyard bombazo in Carolina, Puerto Rico on the first night of the 5th Bomba Research Conference.
Cuá
Drummer playing the cuá on the side of a barril de bomba.
Family Bombazo
Bomba is family! Melanie Maldonado, founder of PROPA and organizer of the Bomba Research Conference with her children at a backyard bombazo held in Carolina, Puerto Rico the first night of the 5th Bomba Research Conference.
Bomba Dancer
Dancing before the drums at the backyard bombazo in Carolina, Puerto Rico on the first night of the 5th Bomba Research Conference.
Malecón de Arroyo
Pier of Arroyo. All events held on the second day of the 5th Bomba Research Conference were held in Arroyo.
Statue
Statue at the Malecon de Arroyo, Puerto Rico.
Arroyo Waterfront
Inlet along the waterfront in Arroyo, Puerto Rico.
Waterfront Pier, Arroyo
The Malecón de Arroyo, or Pier of Arroyo.
House in Arroyo
House near the waterfront in Arroyo, Puerto Rico.
Renacimiento
This theater in Arroyo, Puerto Rico is where the Panel of Elders, Witnesses & Descendants of Old-Style Bomba was held.
US Customs House
Old US Customs House in Arroyo, Puerto Rico.
Wooden House in Arroyo
An old wooden house in Arroyo, Puerto Rico.
Arroyo, Puerto Rico
Mountains around Arroyo, Puerto Rico, seen from a street near the waterfront.
"La Música es el Alma de los Pueblos"
Conga head on display at Amigolandia Sports Bar with saying "Music is the soul of the people."
Drums
A variety of drums and percussion instruments on display in Amigolandia sports bar in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, where the owner loves music as much as he loves sports.