David Rivera y La Bámbula

Performance rooted in Puerto Rican bomba y plena blended with Afro-Cuban, jazz, and global rhythms. Free monthly community gathering held every third Thursday.

Rooted in Puerto Rican bomba y plena, and electrified with Afro-Cuban, jazz, and global rhythms, David Rivera y la Bámbula blends tradition with a fresh, modern sound. Percussionist Rivera leads la Bámbula, driven by thunderous hand drums, call-and-response vocals, and irresistible grooves. Rivera’s leadership blends deep scholarship with raw performance power, honoring the African diaspora while pushing rhythmic boundaries forward. From festivals and concert halls to community gatherings, Da