The music from the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico is known worldwide, whether it be salsa or reggaeton. Another genre that's been around for 400 years connects the island with its African ancestry ...

SAN ANTONIO – Nereida Burgess knows she’s not far from her native island of Puerto Rico when she starts dancing. “It’s a very joyful moment for me. It’s like I’m feeling that come back home,” she said ...

Tradition dance at the Puerto Rican Festival Karina Tomei-Castro joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about the Puerto Rican Festival, and explained a traditional dance you can see while you're there.

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Marisol with her family at Saturday’s fest. Credit: Sonia Ahmed photo Marisol sat under a tent ...

The group will be performing a traditional dance number called Bomba. The dance was used as an outlet of communication centuries ago for African ancestors on the island. Milteri Tucker, executive ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The past few weeks have been a whirlwind at the Julia de Burgos Center as this year’s Puerto Rican parade draws near. “It’s just really exciting to be a part of an event ...

SPRINGFIELD — Brendaliz Cepeda teaches countless children traditional dance from Puerto Rico. During the course of her work, she encounters many who know little about their ethnic background. So ...

Hoboken is set to honor its Puerto Rican community with a series of cultural celebrations during Puerto Rican Heritage Week, featuring music, dance, and community gatherings throughout the city. Mayor ...

Merengue music echoed through the brick and concrete canyons of downtown as the Rochester Puerto Rican Festival wrapped up its three-day run Saturday. The festival, which began in 1970, celebrated ...

Puerto Ricans have a rich history in Milwaukee dating back to the mid-20th century when workers were recruited to the city. Today, over 28,000 Puerto Ricans call Milwaukee home, with many living on ...

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Puerto Rican Festival in Holyoke wrapped up Sunday, offering one last chance for attendees to enjoy the vibrant celebrations. The festival, known as Fiestas Patronales de ...