Bomba de AquÍ
Bomba de AquÍ is a dance and music company that performs and teaches Afro-Puerto Rican traditions in throughout western Massachusetts and central Connecticut area. We provide workshops at public schools, colleges, churches and other community venues. We educate the community about the history of Afro-Puerto Rican music, foster understanding of the richness of Puerto Rican arts, and encourage active participation in that heritage. This is particularly important for Latino/a students. (Non-Latino/a students are of course also included!). Instruction is in both Spanish and English.
About BdA
Bomba de Aquí is directed by Brendalíz Cepeda, also our lead dancer. Brendalíz is the granddaughter of the great bomba performer Rafael Cepeda, and learned the art and its history in her family, first appearing on stage at the age of 5. She has a BA in Education, an MA in Special Education, and has taught Special Education in the Holyoke, MA school system for many years.
Bomba de Aquí’s musical director (and Brendalíz’s husband) Saul Peñalosa is a well-known percussionist. Other ensemble performers include professional musicians, teachers, and skilled community members.
Read more about Puerto Rican traditions by clicking here. For a list of our performances, workshops and community events, click here.
Bomba de Aquí also performs a new, high-energy percussion style mixing Puerto Rican and Brazilian instruments and rhythms, batuplena. Read more about it here.
Bomba de Aquí is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Our sister organization, the Multi Cultural Learning Center, works directly with children in schools. Click here to learn more about it.
Address
216 West State Street
Granby, MA 01033
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Email Us
bombadeaqui123@gmail.com