But at that moment, she says, she’s neither. “I’m scared,” she says. “I’m scared because for me it’s a responsibility … I’m carrying the legacy of my family.” Cepeda is founder of a Kissimmee-based ...

Puerto Rico is a place filled with heritage and tradition. Oftentimes, the history of anything is best told through wordage. For this iconic locale however, its narrative resonates most through the ...

The bomba is danced warmly and softly. The plena, as sung by El Trio Maravilla, comes from Ponce in the neighborhood of San Anton, and serves as both an improvised newscast and a murmur of güiros, ...

When Maribella Burgos saw the row of young Bomba drummers take center stage to open Bad Bunny's July concert during the reggaetón artist's summer residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the 59-year-old ...

LANCASTER, Pa. — Kids in Lancaster are getting lessons in Latin dance and culture this week at a camp run by Embodyment Studios. The camp hosts kids aged 5 through 17 and gives them an opportunity to ...

Bad Bunny's historic residency — No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí — kicked off this month in Puerto Rico — and you can experience the island like him From staying at the Caribe Hilton to learning about Puerto ...

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Mid-market buyout firms Adamantem Capital and LVP (née Liverpool Partners) have inked a deal to sell allied health and home care ...

Bomba is a genre that is deeply rooted in the African heritage of Puerto Ricans. Historians trace its origins back to the era of slavery on the island, particularly to the celebrations that plantation ...

Plena is the Puerto Rican music genre that has received the most international exposure thanks to local pop artists like Ricky Martin and Yolandita Monge, or urban artists like Bad Bunny. One reason ...

The film "La Plena" explores the cultural evolution of Puerto Rican music, highlighting the blend of Taíno, Spanish, and African influences. It traces the origins of the Puerto Rican cuatro instrument ...