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Bomba Music of Puerto Rico

Bomba Music of Puerto Rico
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Bomba music is one of the most African-influenced musical genres of Puerto Rico. Two drums with a single head are made from pickle or rum barrels which are also called bombas. The drummers are challenged by a dancer who improvises steps which the drummers must follow.
"Camino a Mayaguez" performed by Guateque from Africa in America (Cat.# Corason MTCD115/7) (c) Corason, Mexico (c)and(p)1992 Discos Corason S.A., Mexico. All rights reserved.
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