by prismusic | Jan 5, 2018 | Festivales, Nuestras Tradiciones, San Sebastián
Fuente Original: San Sebastián Festival Ends Puerto Rico’s Long, Fun Holiday Season, NBC News ¿Alguna vez has deseado que la temporada navideña durara más? Entonces comienza a planear tu viaje a Puerto Rico, donde esta isla caribeña termina oficialmente su...
by prismusic | Dec 29, 2017 | Nuestras Tradiciones
Plena Music Plena is one of Puerto Rico’s native music rhythms. It is the music of southern, coastal Puerto Rico, especially around the city of Ponce. First appearing around the end of the 19th century, plena lyrics concentrate on providing information about...
by prismusic | Sep 11, 2015 | Festivales, Lugares, Nuestras Tradiciones
Carnaval de Ponce The third edition of Carnaval Comunitario de Ponce will be held from September the 10th to September the 13th. Many communities from several municipalities in the South will get together to celebrate with music, parades, vejigantes, and...
by prismusic | Jan 2, 2015 | Lugares, Nuestras Tradiciones
Christmas lights spectacle and musical activities One of the most beautiful displays of Christmas lights is going on in Mayagüez. Similar to past years, its beautiful City Hall and Plaza Colón have been adorned for the enjoyment of Mayagüezanos and nearby residents....
by prismusic | Dec 13, 2014 | Nuestras Tradiciones, Parrandas
Tuna songs in Puerto Rican Parrandas Puerto Rican Christmas music has experienced a stylistic diversification from villancicos to boleros, tunas, and salsa. Modern day parrandas in Puerto Rico are based in singing popular music recorded from the 1960s to the 1980s...
by prismusic | Dec 10, 2014 | Nuestras Tradiciones, Parrandas
A Musical Tradition Puerto Rican culture shines brightest during the holiday season. Lasting from the end of November through the end of January, there are many Christmas traditions that are unique to the island. One of our favorite traditions is the Parranda. ...