Melissa D.
2/19/2018
This center is a cultural gem in Chicago, and the hub of Bomba music in the Midwest. For nearly 14 years, the cultural center has consistently opened its doors on the last Saturday of every month...
Africaribe Cultural Center
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2547 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60622
Africaribe is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, dedicated to the preservation, research, promotion, and development of Puerto Rican and Caribbean cultures through various artistic expressions, including music, dance, and theater. Founded in 2000 by Evaristo Tito Rodriguez, the organization serves as a cultural hub, celebrating the African influence in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean nations.
The organization operates through four main initiatives: an academy teaching traditional dance and drumming, a performance ensemble showcasing folk music, a production company hosting annual folklore events, and an education department offering workshops and lectures. AfriCaribe emphasizes the fusion of historical traditions with contemporary creativity, fostering an evolving cultural identity while honoring the legacy of its ancestors.
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Kymberly J.
12/22/2011
I went here for my first Peurto Rican parranda. I had such a great time listening to the music and watching the dancing. They had drummers and singers and let anyone into the group for a minute or...
Cora E.
5/2/2019
Offering Culture to the Youth to our Future. Keeping the ancestors alive! I love and appreciate this organization dearly! They are a blessing from our ancestors for generations to come.
Marlena R.
8/15/2017
AfriCaribe offer dancing,drumming, and Plena classes for children and adults, The instructors are great! This is the spot to go to for learning through enjoyment. AfriCaribe is very welcoming,...
Brianna B.
3/29/2015
My partner takes drumming classes here (bomba and plena), and I've been to a few recitals and bombazos, which are a blast. For the recitals/bombazos, the space is packed full of people, with tons...
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