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Bomba is an ancient genre of resistance from Puerto Rico created by enslaved people on the island over 400 years ago. Recently, bomba music has been a staple of Black Lives Matter protests calling back to its roots as a music of resilience. Linda Diaz & LA Buckner break down bomba's musical and cultural elements. Ivelisse Diaz teaches Linda about bomba singing, and LA learns bomba drum rhythms.
First Air Date : Jan 16, 2019
Last Air date : May 13, 2021
Episode : 39 Episode
Season : 2 Season
Runtime: 26:14 minutes
Studio: PBS Digital Studios
Country: United States of America
Cast: LA Buckner, Nahre Sol
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