SPANISH CARIBBEAN

PUERTO RICO https://www.travelpulse.com/news/features/what-its-like-now-on-the-ground-in-puerto-rico.html Puerto Rico, is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide, making it the smallest island of the Greater Antilles. It is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean. Puerto Rico translates to "rich port" in Spanish because of the gold found in its waters back in the day. The culture of Puerto Rico has been greatly influenced by its history. With the blend of Taino Indians, Spanish and African cultures , comes a melting pot of people and traditions, as well as the impact of the United States political and social exchange. CREOLIZATION IN MUSIC Bomba is a traditional style of Puerto Rican music and dance that reflects the African heritage of the island (Colon- Leon, 2021). The rhythms comprises of three instruments: the maracas, cuá (two wooden sticks), and the Bomba barrel, ...