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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.
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.
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.
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble - Batá
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing songs for the Orishas on the batá drums at the Reformed Church of Highland Park.
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble - Bomba
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing bomba at the Reformed Church of Highland Park in 2017.
Raíces Ensemble Performance
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing batá at the Reformed Church of Highland Park in 2017.
Raíces Cultural Center Ensemble 2017
Members of the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble in 2017 after a performance at the Reformed Church of Highland Park.
Black Circle Symphony
Black Circle Symphony performing at the Reformed Church of Highland Park
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…
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.
Batá
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble members playing the batá.
Shekeres
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble members playing an introductory rhythm on the shekeres and bell.
Tale of Two Waters - Introduction
Nicole Wines introduces the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble Production "Tale of Two Waters" at the Elizabeth Public Library.
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.
Eleguá
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble member Nicole Wines performing an Eleguá dance during the ensemble's presentation of "Tale of Two Waters".
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".
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble - Eleguá
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing Eleguá during their presentation of "Tale of Two Waters" at the Elizabeth Public Library.
Eleguá Dance
Nicole Wines performs a representation of Eleguá at the Elizabeth Public Library with the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble.
Playing for Eleguá
The Raíces Folkloric Ensemble performing a rhythm and song for Eleguá
The Keeper of the Crossroads
A representation of Eleguá, the keeper of the crossroads, by the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble.
Ago Ile Ago
Eleguá dance and song, presented by the Raíces Folkloric Ensemble.
Eleguá
Eleguá is the keeper of the crossroads, the messenger between the Orishas and Olofín, the trickster. He is often represented by a child and he is the first Orisha praised and honored in the pantheon, after the ancestors.
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…
In Honor of the Ancestors
Raíces Folkloric Ensemble members Nicole Wines and Edward LaPorté performing a song and dance in honor of the ancestors.
Muertos
Muertos, directly translated to "the dead", or ancestors, play a large role in Cuban spiritual traditions. The ancestors are always honored before any ceremony or celebration for the Orishas begin.