THE TRADITIONAL ARTIST LYDIA PEREZ AT RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC RADIO


Lydia Perez and her daughter Yidell Rivera in their studio.
Credit John Bender / RIPR

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, Rhode Island Public Radio’s John Bender profiled Warwick musician Lydia Perez.

Originally from Puerto Rico, Perez has been performing throughout Rhode Island since the mid-nineties.

With her group, Yoruba 2 she has toured throughout the region, teaching and performing the traditional music and dance of Puerto Rico...





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