Welcome to La Peña! Promoting social justice & intercultural understanding through the arts since 1975.
- This event has passed.
Puerto Rican Rhythms and Songs
October 18, 2015 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Puerto Rican Rhythms and Songs
Mondays 7-8:30pm | Price: $15 (sliding scale available)
Instructor: Hector Lugo | Location: Lounge
This ensemble workshop focuses on popular rhythms and song forms from Puerto Rico such as Plena, Bomba, Seis,Aguinaldo, and Guaracha Jíbara.
The first half of the workshop is instructional. Participants learn to play panderos de plena (frame drums), barriles de bomba (barrel drums), gúícharo (the Puerto Rican güiro), maraca, bongó and other percussion instruments.
The second half of each session is dedicated to studying and playing traditional and original pieces in a variety of genres and styles. There is a recital at the end of the semester and opportunities to perform at community events throughout the year.