Luz Rodriguez
Title
Luz Rodriguez
Subject
Folk dancing
Folk music
Folk songs—Puerto Rico
Music—Latin America
Folk music
Folk songs—Puerto Rico
Music—Latin America
Description
A collection of the objects that Luz Rodriguez brought to the 2018 History Harvest.
Creator
Luz Rodriguez
Source
Personal Collection of Luz Rodriguez
Publisher
Luz Rodriguez
Date
Rights
Copyright to this resource is held by Luz Rodriguez and is provided here by CCSU for educational purposes only.
Coverage
New Britain, CT; Connecticut; Puerto Rico; 2018; 2010s; 21st century
Collection Items
Dance Outfit
The Bomba and the Plena are important musical traditions in Puerto Rico. The Bomba and the Plena are two different music styles; however, it is common to refer to it together because of the similarities they share. The Bomba is of African origin and…
Photograph of the Bomba Dance Outfit
A photograph of Luz Rodriguez and her dance partner getting ready to perform. Luz is wearing La Blusa y Falda outfit also included in the collection.
Güirro
The Güirro, is a musical instrument that originated from Puerto Rico. It is made from a fruit called the Iguerra. The instrument is a notched hollowed-out gourd, and was traditionally used by the Taino. The Güirro is used during many different…
History Harvest 2018 Interview with Luz Rodriguez
An oral interview given by Luz Rodriguez where she discusses the objects she brought to the History Harvest.