Afro-Puerto Rican Folkloric Music: la Bomba y la Plena
Artist: Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center
Type: Performances / Assembly
Program Availability: In-Person, On-Demand
Description
Segunda Quimbamba is a cultural gem based in Jersey City. Led by Master Drummer Juan Cartagena and Master Dancer Nanette Hernández, the band performs and teaches Afro-Puerto Rican folkloric music La Bomba and La Plena, honoring their ancestors and heritage through practicing this preservation. The call-and-response music creates a collaborative artistic space in Bomba for the dancer to move to the drums and for a drummer to follow the dancer’s movements with the sound of the drum.
Known as the singing newspaper, Plena songs share stories of current events, played with hand-held drums. One tradition that we offer for students is la Parranda, which is like a form of caroling. Through these celebrations, we cultivate intergenerational musical experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds.
In-person • On-Demand (Prerecorded)
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $1995
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $3035
Additional Fees: In-Person Program Travel Fee - $95 per day; Virtual Program Technology Fee - $45; (On-Demand programs are not charged travel or tech fees)
Information
Audience Limit: 300
Program Length: 45 miniutes
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Theme
Theme
Arts Appreciation Month
End of Year Celebration
International Drum Month
Music in the Schools Month
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Dance Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections
Dance & Movement
Latin American History
World Cultures
Tech
Technical Requirements
AV sound system, 3-4 mics on stands, 3 chairs. They can bring their own sound system for an additional $350 fee. They arrive 60 minutes in advance to set up.
Testimonials
It was amazing!! The students and staff did not stop raving about it.
Principal, Lafayette Elementary School
This was a phenomenal show! The group was fantastic! The students connected with the music and the performers . They were out of their seats dancing and clapping. The students felt appreciated and it was a celebration of their Hispanic Heritage. It was one of the best days for the school.
Secretary, Lafayette Elementary School
We recently had the pleasure of hosting a performance by Segunda Quimbamba, featuring Puerto Rican Folkloric Music, specifically la Bomba y la Plena. The band members were undoubtedly a group of exceptionally talented musicians who brought their passion for Puerto Rican culture to life on stage.
What stood out most about the performance was the band's friendly and informative approach. They didn't just play their music; they took the time to engage with the audience, sharing the history and significance of the Bomba and Plena genres. It was an educational experience that added depth to the music, making it more enjoyable for those who may not have been familiar with these traditional Puerto Rican styles.
Principal, Bound Brook High School
