The vibrant energy of this Encuentro would not have been possible without the dedication and artistry of the barril players, who connected the earth to the soul through rhythm.
Each strike was a heartbeat of our heritage:
1. Jesús M. Cepeda Brenes
2. John E. Rivera Rosa
3. José L. Elicier Pizarro
4. Jesús E. Meléndez Hernández
5. Ángel Luis Alicea León
6. Víctor Luis Quiñones Osorio
7. Pedro Luis Amaro Ruíz
8. Víctor J. Emmanuelli Nater
9. Anna Denise Solís
10. Naisa S. Santana Rivera
11. Jackeline L. Alchevar
With every sicá, yubá, holandé, corvé, or seis corrido, they helped create a sacred space where cantaoras, dancers, and community come together to honor the African roots of Puerto Rican identity.
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