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As this week Puerto Rico commemorates its "discovery" by Columbus (November 19) in 1493, our folk rhythm of "Plena" is still going strong over a century after its origin. Note: this blog was originally published in 2010, when this rhythm…

The Cuban güiro, the Dominican güira, and the Puerto Rican güícharo are all part of the same family of percussion instruments. Although simple instruments, they are all vital to the sound of Latin music. In this 4-part series, we’ll…

Puerto Rican folk group Atabal released their awaited EP "Yo Soy Atabal" just in time for the festive 2018 Christmas season. "Yo Soy Atabal": the EP The new EP contains six songs of which four have been previously released as singles.…

Puerto Rican folk group Atabal just released the single "Bajamos Duro". The song is a contemporary Plena with a message to preserve our cultural roots. Atabal's Plena in "Bajamos Duro" "Bajamos Duro" is a contemporary Plena Atabal-style.…

The Peruvian folk ensemble "De Rompe y Raja" highlights the roots of Peruvian music in the album "Afro-Peruvian Rhythms". This album is born from the soundtrack of "A Zest for Life" - an Afro-Peruvian dance documentary directed by Eve.…

If you haven't watched the new video "Daría Mi Vida Por Ella" (I would give my life for her), then I highly recommend you check it out, below. "Daría Mi Vida Por Ella" features Puerto Rican Salsa music stars Cheo Feliciano, Ismael…