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Raúl Ayala and Jesus Cepeda
Raúl Ayala and Jesus Cepeda playing the barrilles (bomba drums) in Loíza Aldea, Puerto Rico on the day of Santiago apostol.
Rawkus Records
Logo for the now defunct Rawkus Records 50 collective.
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"Around this same time, my music caught the attention of one my favorite record labels, Rawkus Records. I would end up being part of their…
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"Around this same time, my music caught the attention of one my favorite record labels, Rawkus Records. I would end up being part of their…
Re-using the Sand
The sand from digging the toilet used to pave pathways
Reading About Masikandoro
Reading about Masikandoro
Ready to Eat
A family is getting ready to eat
Ready to Ferment
A workshop participant shows off her jar of fresh organic vegetables ready to ferment.
Real recording
Photograph of Silent Knight pictured with Arcane at his first real recording session.
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"Once I saw how positively Monk reacted to what I'd been writing, a fire was lit. I called my brother Arcane…
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"Once I saw how positively Monk reacted to what I'd been writing, a fire was lit. I called my brother Arcane…
Rebekah Sánchez at Plenitud PR
Resident of Plenitud PR, Rebekah Sánchez was leading the service learning group when the Raíces crew visited Plenitud in January 2018. Rebekah also runs her own organization called Siembra Boricua and works to help educate youth about agriculture as…
Redemption
Collage of digital photographs taken by and of Silent Knight in 2022.Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline: "After a couple of years of hardship, granted with some victories too, some sense of normalcy started to return. 2022 would see:
the…
Refections of Domboshava
After eating they are having a chat about the past, present and future.
Reforestation
Teaching reforestation at Masikandoro
Reforestation Taking Shape
Reforestation taking shape
Regeneration and Regrowth - Adjuntas
In the mountains of Adjuntas, many of the natural ecosystems have been struggling to bounce back after being devastated by Hurricane María, but there are signs of regeneration in foliage on farms and in forests. These banana and plantain trees are…
Rejoicing in Accomplishment
Meeting and rejoicing on accomplishment
Relief Supplies - Handmade Soap
Handmade organic soaps were donated by Rivka Greenburg, a supporter of the Raíces Disaster Relief Fund. Rivka was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and is a resident of Raíces Cultural Center’s home community in Central NJ.
Relief, Renewal, Resilience: Reflections on Hurricane María and her Aftermath - Trailer
Trailer for the Raíces Cultural Center documentary Relief, Renewal, Resilience: Reflections on Hurricane María and her Aftermath. The documentary was premiered in the Spring of the 2019 at the Forum Theater in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Since…
Since…
Remembering Those Who Are Not With Us
Some of these people have left this world but they are here to stay through documentation.
Removing Organic Matter
Immediately after the storm, residents throughout the island formed volunteer crews and work brigades throughout the island which cleared roads in the post-María relief and recover efforts. These roads were cleared, with the vegetative debris piled…
Renacimiento
This theater in Arroyo, Puerto Rico is where the Panel of Elders, Witnesses & Descendants of Old-Style Bomba was held.
Repairing the Dam at Lake Guajataca
Construction crews working to drain Lake Guajataca and repair the dam, after a breach caused by damage during Hurricane María. One overspilll for the water being drained from the dam is also visible in this photograph.
Rescued Materials
These materials were all that remained of the structure of the Artesanías Castor Ayala in Loíza, Puerto Rico after Hurricane María destroyed the artisan shop and took the roof of the family home.
Resiliency and Hospitality
Raíces Cultural Center’s January 2018 visit to Finca Mi Casa was a true lesson in resiliency and hospitality. In the face of Hurricane Maria and the difficult relief and recovery period that continues to this day, Don Luis Soto of Finca Mi Casa…
Resistance, Freedom, Bomba Event Flyer
Flyer for a PROPA sponsored event held in Washington D.C.. Raíces was invited to participate in this community bombazo and fundraiser event for the 4th Bomba Research Conference.
Restoration
Album cover fro Silent Knight and K.O.'s remix album "Restoration".
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"Banking off the success of "Hunger Strike", my new manager DJ K.O. and I decided to host a remix competition. Producers from…
Excerpt from the Roots Music Exhibit Timeline:
"Banking off the success of "Hunger Strike", my new manager DJ K.O. and I decided to host a remix competition. Producers from…
Restroom Hand Wash
Water in a jar and a pot of ash to wash the hands after using the restroom.