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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.
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…
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…
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.
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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.
Tags: bomba, bombazo, PROPA, Washington D.C.
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…
Tags: Kupi Art