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Jíbaro Music of Puerto Rico Jíbaro Music of Puerto Rico
Bomba Music of Puerto Rico Bomba Music of Puerto Rico
El Morro Fortress, San Juan El Morro Fortress, San Juan

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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