BOMBA IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
TO REPRESENTING PRIAA, MEMBER OF YORUBA 2 OF RHODE ISLAND PERFORMS WITH HESHIMA MOJA AND OFRECIMIENTO GROUP FROM SPRINGFIELD, MA, A GREAT COLLABORATION AMONG ARTISTS FROM NEW ENGLAND
Ritmo: Holandé, Lydia Yoruba2, and Rubi the dancer of Highlander Charter...
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND: Rubi Bella A. Espinosa, 8th grade students from the Highlander Charter School of Providence perform with Lydia and Yoruba 2 during "Expresion de Barrio #3 series" Reception Night. After only two 45-minutes Workshop and practice sessions, two days before the "Reception of Expresión de Barrio", these students were able to perform beautifully and chanel the "Bomba" spirit. They were eager to learn more about their heritage, as second and third generation Latinos. The event was a great collaboration of Providence CityArts, Highlander Charter School and the Puerto Rican Institute for the Arts and Advocacy, Inc. (PRIAA). The exhibit was sponsored by funds from Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, Yoruba 2, and (PRIAA). Expresión de Barrio Exhibit are running with the Caribbean program Workshop of the Puerto Rican Institute for Arts and Advocacy, Inc. (PRIAA) and is directed by Lydia Perez. Thank ...
