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Black Circle Symphony
Black Circle Symphony performing at the Reformed Church of Highland Park
Vejigantes
Citizens of Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico dressed as vejigantes marching in a parade on the day of Santiago apostol.
Vejigante Masks
Three Vejigante masks. The vejigante is a devil like character who is very mischievous. He is found in the Afro-Puerto Rican folklore of the island.
Vejigante Masks
Vejigante masks. The vejigante is a devil like character who is very mischievous, he is found in the Afro-Puerto Rican folklore of the island.
Vejigante at COPI
Vejigante doll made at C.O.P.I. (Corporación Piñones se Integra) C.O.P.I. is a 501 c 3 non profit organization founded by sociologist Maricruz Rivera Clemente.
Centro de Artesanía familia Ayala
Artisan shop and exhibit center for the Ayala. The shop is decorated inside and out with vejigante masks and costumes, handcrafted by the Ayala family. Vejigante masks and costumes, as well as other handcrafted items can be purchased here.
Oral History with José Gabriel Muñoz - Cuatrista
On October 20, 2019, Raíces Cultural Center had the honor of conducting an oral history interview with cuatrista José Gabriel Muñoz. Download a PDF of the full oral history interview transcript here: José Gabriel Muñoz Interview Transcript
Excerpt: Gabriel Muñoz & Melodías Borinqueñas Concert at Rutgers University
Excerpt from concert presented by Gabriel Munoz & Melodías Borinqueñas on April 3, 2019 at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ.
Excerpt: Gabriel Muñoz & Melodías Borinqueñas Concert at Rutgers University 2
Excerpt from concert presented by Gabriel Munoz & Melodías Borinqueñas on April 3, 2019 at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. 2/2
In the Roda
Members of Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira play in a roda.
Capoeira Drumming
Playing the rhythms of capoeira.
Throwing Kicks
Throwing kicks in the roda.
Playing Capoeira
Playing the rhythms and singing the songs of capoeira celebrating happiness.
Professora Amazonas
Professora Amazonas singing and playing the pandeiro in the roda in costume.
Gabriel Muñoz & Melodías Borinqueñas
Gabriel Muñoz & Melodías Borinqueñas performing at Rutgers University in 2018.
Piquetes at Brooklyn Brujería
Unknown Bomba Dancer
Bombazo Dance Company
Unknown Bomba Dancer
Bomba Dance at Brooklyn Brujería
Unknown bomba dancer
Bombazo Dance Company
Unknown Bomba Dancer
Bombazo Dance Company
Unknown Bomba Dancer
Piquetes
Unknown Bomba Dancer
Bomba Dance at Brooklyn Brujería
Unknown Bomba Dancers
Bombazo Dance Company
Unknown Bomba Dance
Bombazo Dance Company
Unknown Bomba Dancer
Bombazo Dance Company
Unknown Bomba Dancers