The Folkloric Ballet Majestad Negra of Piñones at the city of Loíza, Puerto Rico, ascribed to the Puerto Rican Culture Institute and IOV member, is part of the cultural programs of the Corporación Piñones se Integra (COPI).  Majestad Negra is the only folkloric group for children and youth of Puerto Rico, interpreting different rhythms of Bomba, such as Sicá, Yubá, Holandés, Seis Corrido, amongst other vibrant rhythms of African influence.  Additionally, it counts with talented musicians that have distinguished themselves as composers and workshop leaders, representing the bomba across Puerto Rico and the world.

Majestad Negra has presented itself in different activities and settings in Puerto Rico and outside of it. Some examples of this are: The National Day of Bomba in Loíza, San Patrick Festival, Bomba & Plena Festival (2004 and 2006-2007), Tito Puente Amphitheatre, Acrópolis, San Sebastian Street Festival, religious, private, and educational activities, and the 6th Festival of Afro music and dance 2007, in Provincia of Esmeraldas, Ecuador. These activities in which Majestad Negra has presented itself demonstrate that Puerto Rican Bomba is sufficiently attractive to entertain and enrich the local publics intellect, as well as spectators from other cultures, ages, and languages. Also, Majestad Negra has had the privilege of sharing the stage with artists from the rank of Angel Luis Torruella, William Cepeda (from Loíza), and the Folkloric Ballet of Los Hermanos Ayala.

Majestad Negra’s show presents images from the cultural reality and the contribution of the afro-descendants in the island. Its representation counts with colorful attires composed of gentlemen, crazies, elderly, and vejigante figures that enter the presentation inviting the audience to take part in the spectacle.

For shows please contact (787) 253-9707 or cenid35@yahoo.com
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Incoming Shows:

BomPlenazo 2008 - Fifth Biennial of Afro-Puerto Rican culture focusing on the traditions of Loiza, Puerto Rico Folcloric Ballet Majestad Negra (youth dance troupe that has performed throughout the Caribbean) By appt. Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture Date: Friday, October 10, 2008 Hour: 11:00am Place: Julia de Burgos Cultural Center, New York Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008 Hour: 12:00pm Place: Rep. Theater, New York Free admission For more information visit http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts/events.html

News of Majestad Negra:

"Está en mi Sangre" Cientos de personas conmemoran la abolición de la esclavitud participando del "Primer toque cultural de Bomba en la Capital. Read more (PDF) (Spanish) El Nuevo Día - Lunes 24 de marzo de 2008

Toque de Bomba en Piñones "A la gente le gusta la bomba y quienres no la conocen pueden asistir a esta área con la seguridad de que nuestro trabajo está enfocado en que haya un conocimiento de la bomba Read more (PDF). (Spanish) El Vocero - Viernes 30 de marzo de 2007

Majestad Negra are participated in diferents TV shows: Este es mi Són, Cultura Viva (Channel 6 PR), Top Chef (Bravo TV), and others.