Misael González has integrated diverse cultural elements that now converge in his passion for Puerto Rican Bomba in “El Batey Botánico”
Saturday, August 17, 7:00 p.m.
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
4048 W. Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60639
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From his beginnings with the band Yerba Bruja and his international collaborations with artists from Brazil, the Virgin Islands, Peru, Jamaica, and beyond, Misael has integrated diverse cultural elements that now converge in his passion for Puerto Rican Bomba. Curious and eager to explore new dimensions of this genre, he continually enriches his musical journey with a global perspective.
In “El Batey Botánico,” Misael González aims not only to perform Puerto Rican Bomba but also to educate the public about its history and cultural significance to Puerto Rico’s identity. This educational approach seeks to generate greater interest and appreciation for this rich musical genre. His fresh and evolving proposal respects the tradition of Bomba while embracing musical evolution. Through “El Batey Botánico,” Misael aspires to significantly contribute to the dissemination and appreciation of Bomba, promoting its cultural legacy in an authentic and accessible manner.
Price: $15 Advance; $20 Door
About Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC)
One of 40 organizations recently recognized for its contributions to the history, culture, vibrancy, and identity of communities of color in greater Chicago (see Chicago Cultural Treasures), Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center (SRBCC) is the longest-standing Latino cultural center in Chicago. Established in 1971, it was named in honor of Segundo Ruiz Belvis, a Puerto Rican patriot and member of a secret abolitionist society that freed slave children under Spanish rule. In that spirit, SRBCC realizes its mission to preserve and promote appreciation of the culture and arts of Puerto Rico and Latin America, with a focus on its African heritage.
SRBCC evolved as a cultural organization from a community arts project developed by Association House of Chicago and community activists of the Latin American Defense Organization (LADO). These organizations supported the economic and democratic rights of the Puerto Rican and Latino community of Chicago, focusing on the areas of civic involvement, citizenship, cultural identity, public education, health, safety and security, housing, and economic opportunity.
All SRBCC programs receive partial funding from Illinois Arts Council, MacArthur Foundation, Driehaus Foundation, Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, National Endowment for the Arts, Chicago Cultural Treasures, Sueños Festival, and Field Foundation of Illinois.
His fresh and evolving proposal respects the tradition of Bomba while embracing musical evolution. Through “El Batey Botánico,” Misael aspires to significantly contribute to the dissemination and appreciation of Bomba, promoting its cultural legacy in an authentic and accessible manner.
