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Raíces Rehearsal
Raíces Co-Directors Francisco G. Gómez and Nicole Wines in a Raíces Ensemble rehearsal. Francisco is also the Musical Director of Raíces. Pictured here in the spring of 2010 surrounded by cultural objects and instruments.
Raíces Rehearsal
Raíces students often rehearse and perform with the core of the Raíces Ensemble. Practicing voices for a full chorus in the Spring of 2010.
Raícitas Performance: Raritan River Festival
Bomba performance by the Raícitas Youth Program participants. Illustrates bomba dance, a conversation between the dancer and the drummer.
Sean Battle: the Poet
Sean Battle, a performing arts intern at Raíces in 2010 wrote original poems in honor of the Orishas for the Spirit of the Drum production, while also resarching, studying and learning the history, rhythms, songs and movements associated with the…
Shekeres
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble members playing an introductory rhythm on the shekeres and bell.
Song for the Dead
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble plays "Aumbao Wa Ori", a song honoring and praising the ancestors.
Spirit of the Drum Newsletter Article
Newsletter excerpt about the Raíces Cultural Center 2011 production "Spirit of the Drum."
Spreading Culture
Raíces Cultural Center ensemble member Dean Warren Schomburg preparing to perform and share the history and evolution of traditional Puerto Rican and Cuban music and dance traditions with Rutgers University students at the Center for Latino Arts and…
Storytelling
As part of the "Tale of Two Waters" production, Raíces Folkloric Ensemble and Raíces Cultural Center Director Francisco G. Gómez explains the historical and cultural background of the traditions being presented and shares stories that help them come…
Tale of Two Waters - A Rumba for the Earth
Raíces Ensemble performs a rumba during the "Tale of Two Waters" production, singing for the protection of natural ecosystems and resources.
Tale of Two Waters - Introduction
Nicole Wines introduces the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble Production "Tale of Two Waters" at the Elizabeth Public Library.
Tale of Two Waters - Multimedia Storytelling
The "Tale of Two Waters" production includes a multimedia storytelling component with voiceover narration and a slideshow.
Tale of Two Waters - Ochún
Raíces Ensemble playing a song and dancing for Ochún in the production "Tale of Two Waters".
Tale of Two Waters - Raíces Ensemble
Raíces Ensemble, 2019.
Tale of Two Waters - Storytelling
Raíces Ensemble's Music Director Francisco G. Gómez telling a segment of the "Tale of Two Waters" story during a live production at Elizabeth Public Library.
Tale of Two Waters - Yemayá
Raíces Ensemble playing a song and dancing for Yemayá in the production "Tale of Two Waters".
Thank You Hug
After the performance, Allie Blumenfeld, the team member from the Elizabeth Public Library who organized the event, stopped to hug Raíces Ensemble Music Director Francisco G. Gómez in thanks.
The Keeper of the Crossroads
A representation of Eleguá, the keeper of the crossroads, by the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble.
The Trickster
Eleguá is known for his childlike nature, which explains his love for candy and for playing tricks. Raíces Folkloric Ensemble member Nicole Wines hands out candy as Eleguá during the presentation of "Tale of Two Waters".
Trying the Drums
One eager audience member asked to try some of the instruments after the "Tale of Two Waters" production premiere.
Trying the Shekere
One eager audience member tried some of the Raíces Ensemble's instruments after the "Tale of Two Waters" production premiere.
Una Plena
Plena is a community tradition. Known as a “singing newspaper”, it tells a story, and traditionally brought news between the towns and cities of Puerto Rico. Everyone joins in the singing, dancing and playing.
Yemayá
Movements mimicking the ocean waves in Yemaya's dance.
Yemayá Asesu
Raíces Ensemble member Nicole Wines dancing Yemayá to the song "Yemaya Asesu".
Yemayá Dance
Dancing and playing a song for Yemayá.