Steeped in the tradition of the Puerto Rican Independence Movement, Mijo de la Palma brings its <i>fusión jibara</i> to Harvard Square on Friday evening.<br><br><em>Mijo de la Palma / 23, Nov. 2012 • 8pm / The Democracy Center / 45
Mt Auburn Street / Cambridge, MA / $10 suggested donation (no one
turned away for lack of funds)<br><br><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luJ3EnCRsXI">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luJ3EnCRsXI</a><br></em><br clear="all">Born out of the eclectic musical scene in the western side of Puerto
Rico, Mijo de la Palma’s sound is an unfolding of handcrafted jíbaro
music and modern acoustic rhythms. The earthy, melancholic and intimate
lament of the jíbaro intersects with upbeat and catchy tunes of today’s
singer-songwriter and flamenco music resulting in their trademark Fusion
Jíbara. Fusión Jíbara is not only a creative blend of poetry and
musical textures that redefines the sounds of contemporary Puerto Rican
music, it also provides the new generations with music intimately linked
to a strong Puerto Rican identity in times of severe political turmoil
in the island.<br><br>Peace and aché,<br><br>Luis<br>-- <br>Luis E. Cotto | <a href="http://about.me/luiscotto" target="_blank">http://about.me/luiscotto</a><br><br><br><span style="color:rgb(0,153,0)"><b>~ "Pray for the dead, and fight like hell for the living." -- </b>Mother Jones</span><br>