Afro-Cuban Masters Return to New England: June 13-15

<p>If it’s June, there’s deep roots Cuban music happening in Holyoke, Massachusetts and Old Lyme, Connecticut!</p> <p>The organizers say, “This second annual Juneteenth event highlights the spirituality of Caribbean peoples. We recognize Holyoke as an extension of the Caribbean through its contemporary Puerto Rican, Dominican, Haitian, Cuban and other island populations. Our program title, ‘Afro-Caribbean history through the arts’, is inclusive to welcome all to this occasion with some of the best folk artists of this genre, who will guide and teach us about the collective genius of Caribbean peoples, through inherited methods of evoking and memorializing their history within a sacred context<em>.</em>”</p> <p>Once again, Lázaro Galarraga (voice), Danys Pérez and dancers with percussion, Brendaliz Cepeda and “Bomba de Aquí” with Saul Peñaloza and friends will bring their lifetimes of experience with Afro-Cuban music and dance to New England. </p> <p>Afropop attended a <a href="https://afropop.test.ejaedesign.com/articles/afro-cuban-royalty-in-holyoke-massachusetts">2024 performance in Holyoke</a>, and it was nothing short of spectacular. All these events are highly recommended.</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/fMz1BZ0mbMY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure> <p><br>Drs. Gloria Caballero & Ivor Miller, organizers.<br></p> <p>With Lázaro Galarraga (voice), Danys Pérez and dancers with percussion</p> <p>Brendaliz Cepeda and “Bomba de Aquí” with Saul Peñaloza and friends</p> <p>June 13-15, 2025</p> <p><strong>Workshops: Lyman Park, Holyoke, MA. (June 13-14, 4-5PM)</strong></p> <p><strong>Performances Holyoke Media Center, Holyoke, MA. (June 13-14, 6-8PM)</strong></p> <p><strong>Service: Congregational Church, Old Lyme, CT. (June 15, 10AM)</strong></p>