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SOLD OUT Bomba Workshop with Bomba de Aquí

June 21, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

portrait of Saul Peñaloza and Brendaliz CepedaSOLD OUT! This workshop has reached capacity, thank you for your interest! Stay tuned for more creative workshops and cultural events at the Museum!

Bomba de Aquí, led by Brendaliz Cepeda (Granddaughter of the “Father of Bomba” NEA Heritage fellow Rafael Cepeda) and current SNEAP Mentor Saul Peñaloza, will be teaching a free, family friendly workshop on Bomba Drumming and Dance. 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. In this interactive workshop, they will educate participants about the history of Afro-Puerto Rican music, foster understanding of the richness of Puerto Rican arts, and most importantly encourage attendees to join in with dancing and drumming. All are welcome! Instruction is in both Spanish and English.

(Skirts will be provided for children, adults are encouraged, but not required, to bring either a scarf or skirt of their own.)

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  • Date: June 21, 2025
  • Time:
    2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Cost: Free
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