Plena used different instrumentation and the lyrics tell narratives based on events or topics.This is very similar to a style of music called Corridos in Mexico. Now Bomba is danced to and celebrated, creating an identity. This shows that Puerto Ricans used the Music to unite their communities and fight together for their freedom. Bomba “was a source of political and spiritual expression,” which conveyed their emotions based on the situation they were in, and it was used as a “catalyst for rebellions and uprisings” (Smithsonian Institution). However, Music isn’t just sound being formed to please one of your senses. African musical traditions influenced Puerto Rico and Bomba emerged. When European colonies in Puerto Rico brought in enslaved African, the Europeans also brought their culture in too. One way it came to show an impact was through music. La Bomba y Plena presented by Mariel H.Ĭolonization has impacted the Latin American cultures, such as by bringing a new religion or affecting our identities. In Colón’s song “revolution” one of the lyrics is “revolution of the heart, the Bomba inspires my singing, and claims revolution”.Ī Poem About la Bomba Y Plena by Diamond RenderosĬolonization VS. Just like Puerto Ricans carry the pain/what their ancestors endured with the playing of the drum/dancing of the Bomba, they use it to carry their present pain/problems as well. Because of this Colón writes Bomba music in order to pass/carry on the feeling the Bomba gives to the society, the strong resilience Puerto Ricans have from their African ancestors. When talking about La Bomba, Colón talks about how la Bomba runs in the blood of Puerto Ricans and is something they need in order to be alive. One interview is with Luis Colón, a “Bomba Brava”. This video comprises of many interviews with Bomba and Plena specialist. The style in which they dress is also very traditional as it shows their identities and culture. They all seem to be very happy since this is a musical tradition that they have been doing for a long time.The Bomba and Plena has been going on since the 17th century which was during the early colonial period.The woman in the right is all dressed up and ready to dance along to the music. This image shows the kids in the back playing the Bomba drums and making rhythms. Historians states women used to dance, like “lero”, ( the French interpretation of a rose) forming a circle somewhat shaped of a rose.įurther understanding of La Bomba Y Plena *Presented by Marisela Z. Plena was considered as a “newspaper of the people,” showing how people would form a crowd to listen to the hand drums and use creativity through dancing.FUN FACT: The “bomba” dance and the songs are improvised and influenced by both African and French cultures. Lyrics have been composed out of political movements, events and history. This music also moved them to dance by the sound of the drum soon creating a community of people with the love for music. Plena was extended off of Bomba during the 20th century where stories were conveyed in songs. Because they came from different tribes and spoke differently, through music, they were able to communicate and express themselves. The use of Bomba was made primarily to express their suffering and use it as rebellions. Bomba was introduced when slaves were brought to Puerto Rico. ![]() Though for Africans in the 17th century, they used their pain and anger and transformed them into a music style that would remain a historic tradition in Puerto Rico. We learned about the suffering and drastic conditions slaves have undertaken in history. What we have learned presented by Michelle S. Group #1: By Diamond Renderos, Michelle Solano Diaz, Marisela Zempoalteca, and Mariel Hernandez.
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