Bronx Rising! Poesía Negroide

Rhythmic Poetry of Puerto Rico

Explore 'poesía negroide' through poetry and music that reflects on and celebrates the African heritage of the Caribbean. Our event will open with a screening of the film, 'AmeRican Poet: Tato Laveira,' produced by the Media Unit at the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College, followed by a Q&A with the film's producer, Vivian Hernández Ortiz. Tato Laviera, one of the major writers in the Nuyorican tradition, was heavily influenced by the poesía negroide tradition. Following the film, we'll enjoy a set of the rhythmic poetry of Puerto Rico made famous by such poets a Luis Palés Matos. Poetry will be recited by declamador Sery Colón with music by Jorge Vázquez, José Rivera, Matthew Gonzalez, and Nelson Seda. In partnership with Teatro SEA’s Borimix: Puerto Rico Fest 2018 and the Center for Puerto Rican Studies-Centro at Hunter College. Co-sponsor: City Lore. Photo: E. B. Gallardo/BMHC. Admission: Free. $7 suggested donation to support the BMHC.