Welcome to Overheard at Chica’s Café, Where Friends Meet is an entertainment podcast. After producing two other podcasts, Poetic Resurrection, which is An introspective look at life and our Perceptions and Beliefs. It’s a self-help poetry site and Chica and the Man, As Unscripted as it Gets, is about two podcasters, Alex and Sonia who talk about anything that comes to mind on the day of the recording.
One of the episodes of Chica and the Man was called Overheard at Chica’s Café and I thought what a fun name for a podcast. It’s not gossip, just hearing two friends talk. This one is light, interesting, and the goal is to have it bring a smile to your face. Tune in and check out our gallery.
Peace.
Welcome to Overheard at Chica’s Café, Where Friends Meet is an entertainment podcast.
In this episode, I reflect on watching the Bad Bunny concert on Amazon and the pride of seeing Puerto Rican music honored on a global stage. From the African roots of Bomba, to the storytelling voice of Plena, to the worldwide reach of Salsa, I share both personal memories and insights from my background in Ethnomusicology.
These rhythms are more than genres—they are history, resistance, and the heartbeat of Puerto Rico.
References – Further Reading
- Bomba (Puerto Rico).Wikipedia
- Plena: The People’s Newspaper. Smithsonian Folkways → link
- History of Plena. La Casa de la Plena → link
- Music of Puerto Rico.Wikipedia
“Bomba Pa’ Siempre” by Jimmy Fontanez
“Llena de Plena” by Jimmy Fontanez
Used with appreciation and respect for the traditions of Puerto Rican music.
