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MARCH IS MUSIC 2012

 

BAILE CANGREJERO

BOMBA, PLENA & POESÍA.

Rhythmic treasures of our Afro Caribe heritage, from Palés to Guillén! A classic
Baile Cangrejero sets the great masters of Afro-Latino poetry to the dynamic rhythms of bomba, plena and bolero. This vibrant spectacle touches on the history, popular culture, and literary creation of the Americas including works by Julia de Burgos, Luis Palés Matos, Fortunato Vizcarrondo (Puerto Rico); Nicolás Guillén (Cuba); Nicomedes Santa Cruz (Perú); and Manuel del Cabral (Dominican Republic).

Starring ANTONIO VARGAS
with Yaremis Félix on narration
Directed by Jorge B. Merced
Musical Direction by Desmar Guevara
Performed in Spanish and English with titles .

 

Baile Cangrejero

Performances:
Fri, MAR 30 @ 8PM

Sat, MAR 31 @ 8PM

 

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This program is made possible by public funds from the NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs and the NYS Council on the Arts. Funding is also provided by JPMorgan Chase Foundation. Southwest is proud to be the Official Airlines of Pregones Theater.

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