Marc Anthony and legends bring bomba and plena alive—this is Puerto Rico's heartbeat on film.
Filmed in Puerto Rico and the Bronx, this documentary pays homage to two forms of traditional Puerto Rican music: la bomba and la plena. This film also celebrates the African influence of this music and its significance to Puerto Rico’s rich culture. Includes appearances by members of the Cepeda family, Marc Anthony, La India, José Feliciano, Danny Rivera, Lucecita Benítez, and Ángel "Cucco" Peña.
Sound
La bomba and plena percussion that hits you in the chest.
Production
Puerto Rico to the Bronx—authentic locations, zero tourist gloss.
Director
Paloma Suau
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bomba is Puerto Rico's oldest musical tradition, born from enslaved Africans on sugar plantations—every drum beat carries centuries of resistance.
Director Paloma Suau is the daughter of legendary Puerto Rican actor Jacobo Morales, bringing serious artistic lineage to this doc.
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