https://archive.raicesculturalcenter.org/files/original/982eb7b30a8efb67531cae24ad067b2f.JPG af94e6b0bf0f68405b6022584fb74ad0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Raíces Program History - Roots Music Concert Series 2018: Bridging Cultures Through Music Subject The topic of the resource Music Folkloric Performing Arts Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource ©Raíces Cultural Center Language A language of the resource en Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Video Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Highland Park, NJ<br />Metuchen, NJ <h2><br />To view all items in this collection, please click the link below&nbsp;<strong>↓</strong></h2> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Raíces Cultural Center Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Mestre Zumbi & Capoeira Senzala Magnolia Street String Band Gabriel Muñoz & Melodías Borinqueñas Pepe Santana & Grupo INKHAY Description An account of the resource This collection contains photographs and videos from the 2018 Raíces Roots Music Concert Series performances. The purpose of this program series was to bridge cultures through the universal language of music while supporting a sustainable, resilient and just recovery effort for the island of Puerto Rico. Performers from a variety of cultural folkloric traditions shared their talents and knowledge with audiences in Central NJ. Audiences learned about the traditions, music, dance, instruments and cultural histories of Brazilian Capoeira, American Bluegrass, Puerto Rican Jíbaro Music, and Andean Folkloric Music. Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders through a grant provided by New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State. Additional funds for some of the concerts in this series have been provided by the Borough of Highland Park’s Park Partners Grant Program 2018 in the category of culture and diversity. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Sub Collection 0305 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital Image Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 3456 × 2304 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Raíces Roots Music Concert Series - Gabriel Muñoz y Melodías Borinqueñas Subject The topic of the resource Performing arts cultural arts Jíbaro Puerto Rico folkloric music Description An account of the resource On September 22, 2018, Gabriel Muñoz y Melodías Borinqueñas shared the traditional Jíbaro mountain music of Puerto Rico at the Forum Theatre in Metuchen, NJ as part of the Raíces Roots Music Concert Series.

Gabriel Muñoz was born in Puerto Rico in 1976. When he was 2, his family moved to New Jersey, where he grew up and still resides. He was introduced to the cuatro—a traditional Puerto Rican musical instrument similar to the mandolin—at the age of 14. Gabriel fell in love with the instrument’s sound, and asked his father to purchase one for his upcoming birthday. So on his 15th birthday, he received his first cuatro as a gift, which he says changed his life forever. He then began honing his skills on the instrument through constant practice and immersing himself in the cuatro and in Puerto Rican music. He sought advice and wisdom from other cuatro players, including the well known master Alvin Medina, in order to perfect his craft. 
Approximately 6 years ago he co-founded the musical ensemble Melodías Borinqueñas (Melodies from Puerto Rico). The band features Gabriel Muñoz on cuatro, Anibal Ortiz on guitar, Mariano Medina on congas, Ivan Rodriguez on bongos, Ana Ortiz on güiro, and Cecilia López on vocals. Using these unique sounds, they hope to introduce Puerto Rican folk music to many people around the world, and also to provide a nostalgic experience to Puerto Ricans living away from their homeland. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nicole Wines Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource ©Raíces Cultural Center Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpeg Language A language of the resource en Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 20180922gabrielmuñoz&melodíaborinqueñas16.JPG Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Metuchen, New Jersey Type The nature or genre of the resource Photograph Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ivan Rodriguez Ana Ortiz Cecilia López Mariano Medina Anibal Ortiz José Gabriel Muñoz Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018-09-22 Ana Ortiz Anibal Ortiz bongo Caribbean Cecilia López Congas Cuatro cultural arts folkloric Gabriel Muñoz & Melodías Borinqueñas güiro guitar Ivan Rodriguez jíbaro José Gabriel Muñoz Mariano Medina Metuchen music performing arts Puerto Rico Raíces Roots Music Concert Series