Heart BEATS for Puerto Rico: In Honor and Remembrance of Our Ancestors

Schedule

Fri Nov 28 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Grace Church Van Vorst | Jersey City, NJ

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Música de Puerto Rico: la Bomba y la Plena! Live Music! Música en Vivo! Friday, Nov 28 at Grace Church, Jersey City, Doors Open: 7:00 PM
About this Event

Heart BEATS for Puerto Rico, In Honor and Remembrance of Our Ancestors, Recordamos Nuestros Ancestros.

Hear the heartbeats of our rich and beautiful folkloric music la Bomba y la Plena!

Join area musicians, artists, and friends in an evening when we honor and remember our ancestors. We uplift culture and connect in community. This year we are featuring the Minio Class Trio.

Purchase tickets NOW limited seating for a total immersion experience as genuine as being in the archipelago. JOIN US At GRACE CHURCH, 39 Erie St, Jersey City. PATH TRAIN to GROVE ST STATION.

We are passionate in sharing our heritage and culture the drums and dances de Bomba y Plena. With 30 plus years of history and commitement to the mission of preserving our heritage, through practice, documentation, education and live performance.

Thank you for celebrating with us and for your contribution to the Bomba y Plena Community everywhere! See you there!!! ¡Te Veo Allí! WEPA!

Concert, Artists Vendors, Raffles, Bar, and Dessert Table

Música en vivo, Baile, Canto, Poesía, Artesanías

DOORS OPEN at 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

ALL 100% of proceeds raised are for SQFC education programming support. We are grateful and thank you for your help and contributions in sustaining the preserving of a community practice in the dynamic Afro Puerto Rican drum and dance traditions to keep the customs alive, thriving and celebrated. Se aprecia un montón siempre.

Con AMOR ~

SEGUNDA QUIMBAMBA

Juan Cartagena, Nanette Hernández, Rosa Cartagena, Carlos Cartagena, Elena Vizcarrondo, Luis Díaz , Tania Fermín, Saiya Forty, Kiera Colon, Mihcelle Carpena, Viannca Vélez, Hamlet Martínez, late Vivian Warfield, Cynthia Mellon, Chris Rodríguez, Crystal Vera, Vivanna León, Clara Díaz, Christian Beltrán, Brandon Correa.

Segunda Quimbamba Board Members 2025

Anita Aurora, Janet Harris, Jennifer Gandasegui, Omar Perez, Ryan De France, Crystal Montalvo.

Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center



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Grace Church Van Vorst, 39 Erie Street, Jersey City, United States

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USD 12.51 to USD 23.18

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