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“Bomba is storytelling. And this is our story.”

Brendaliz Cepeda and Saul Peñalosa of Bomba de Aquí share what it was like getting their start in Holyoke, how they build community through music and dance, how Puerto Rico remains central to their storytelling mission, and more. Buy your tickets now for our October 15 event celebrating Brendalize and Saul.

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