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Ago Ile Ago
Eleguá dance and song, presented by the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble.
The Keeper of the Crossroads
A representation of Eleguá, the keeper of the crossroads, by the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble.
Playing for Eleguá
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing a rhythm and song for Eleguá
Eleguá Dance
Nicole Wines performs a representation of Eleguá at the Elizabeth Public Library with the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble.
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble - Eleguá
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing Eleguá during their presentation of "Tale of Two Waters" at the Elizabeth Public Library.
Historical Perspective
Raíces Director and co-founder Francisco G. Gómez gives a historical perspective on the Orishas and Cuban music, between songs in the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble presentation of "Tale of Two Waters".
Eleguá
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble member Nicole Wines performing an Eleguá dance during the ensemble's presentation of "Tale of Two Waters".
Eleguá - The Trickster
Eleguá is known as a trickster and his dance represents this quality. Raíces Folkloric Ensemble dancer Nicole Wines interacts with the audience, offering her stick and quickly pulling it away with a laugh.
Tale of Two Waters - Introduction
Nicole Wines introduces the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble Production "Tale of Two Waters" at the Elizabeth Public Library.
Shekeres
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble members playing an introductory rhythm on the shekeres and bell.
Batá
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble members playing the batá.
Dance for the Dead
A dance for the dead (or 'muertos'/ancestors). In the Cuban Orisha tradition, homage is paid to the ancestors before any ceremony or celebration begins.
Interfaith Earth Day Celebration Flyer
Flyer for a community centered Interfaith Earth Day Celebration held at the Sacred Heart Church in New Brunswick.
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Join Raíces Cultural Center as we perform with the Rainbow Children's Choir of New Brunswick at the Interfaith…
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Join Raíces Cultural Center as we perform with the Rainbow Children's Choir of New Brunswick at the Interfaith…
Black Circle Symphony
Black Circle Symphony performing at the Reformed Church of Highland Park
Raíces Cultural Center Ensemble 2017
Members of the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble in 2017 after a performance at the Reformed Church of Highland Park.
Raíces Ensemble Performance
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing batá at the Reformed Church of Highland Park in 2017.
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble - Bomba
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing bomba at the Reformed Church of Highland Park in 2017.
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble - Batá
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing songs for the Orishas on the batá drums at the Reformed Church of Highland Park.
Cultural Concert in Highland Park
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performs the Puerto Rican folkloric tradition of bomba in a concert dedicated to folkloric music of the Caribbean.
Dancing Bomba
Demonstrating the bomba tradition, where the dancer's movements are responded to by the lead drummer, who plays the sounds of the dancer's movements.
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble - Cuban Són
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing the genre of Cuban són at a concert dedicated to the music of the Caribbean at the Reformed Church of Highland Park.
Raíces Fundraiser Flyer - “Shaking it to the East”
Flyer for fundraising belly dance/Egyptian and Moroccan folk dance class held by the Brown Girls Club which benefited Raíces Cultural Center.
Now it's real
Photograph of The Band Called FUSE.
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"'Busy Is My Best Friend' was a success. The Band Called FUSE embarked on a second Kickstarter, and made their way onto MTV. The Line Up was real and growing. I…
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"'Busy Is My Best Friend' was a success. The Band Called FUSE embarked on a second Kickstarter, and made their way onto MTV. The Line Up was real and growing. I…
Raíces Crew at Finca Mi Casa
Raíces Cultural Center Director Francisco G. Gómez and EcoCulture Coordinator Nicole Wines with Don Luis Soto at Finca Mi Casa. During this visit, it was decided that the Raíces Disaster Relief Fund would providing the donation for the remainder of…
Seed Envelopes
Seed envelopes made by Raíces Disaster Relief Trip Volunteer Christina Proxenos to donate to the Semiteca program. These were distributed to some of the schools receiving Semiteca boxes for use in seed saving.