EPISODE · Sep 30, 2025 · 6 MIN
038 Bad Bunny, Pride, and the Rhythm of Our Roots
from Overheard at Chica's Café · host Sonia Iris Lozada
In this episode, I reflect on watching the Bad Bunny concert on Amazon and the pride of seeing Puerto Rican music honored on a global stage. From the African roots of Bomba, to the storytelling voice of Plena, to the worldwide reach of Salsa, I share both personal memories and insights from my background in Ethnomusicology.These rhythms are more than genres—they are history, resistance, and the heartbeat of Puerto Rico.References – Further ReadingBomba (Puerto Rico). WikipediaPlena: The People’s Newspaper. Smithsonian Folkways → linkHistory of Plena. La Casa de la Plena → linkMusic of Puerto Rico. Wikipedia“Bomba Pa’ Siempre” by Jimmy Fontanez“Llena de Plena” by Jimmy FontanezUsed with appreciation and respect for the traditions of Puerto Rican music.
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In this episode, I reflect on watching the Bad Bunny concert on Amazon and the pride of seeing Puerto Rican music honored on a global stage. From the African roots of Bomba, to the storytelling voice of Plena, to the worldwide reach of Salsa, I share both personal memories and insights from my background in Ethnomusicology.These rhythms are more than genres—they are history, resistance, and the heartbeat of Puerto Rico.References – Further ReadingBomba (Puerto Rico). WikipediaPlena: The People’s Newspaper. Smithsonian Folkways → linkHistory of Plena. La Casa de la Plena → linkMusic of Puerto Rico. Wikipedia“Bomba Pa’ Siempre” by Jimmy Fontanez“Llena de Plena” by Jimmy FontanezUsed with appreciation and respect for the traditions of Puerto Rican music.
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