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Puerto Rican Artists at The Gathering, 2018

Date2018 September 22

Mediumborn digital video

DimensionsDuration: 2 Minutes, 43 Seconds

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program collections

CopyrightIn Copyright

Object number2015.196.454.13

DescriptionVideo of Puerto Rican artists at The Gathering in Waterbury, Connecticut on September 22, 2018. A musical performance by Puerto Rican group Soneros de Borinken. An audience member is dancing.

NotesSubject Note: The Gathering is an expansive and inclusive one-day festival that celebrates the cultures of western Connecticut, particularly the ethnic groups in Waterbury. Held from 2013-2019 and organized by journalist John Murray of the Waterbury Observer, councilman Geraldo Reyes, and several other supporters including members of city government, The Gathering attracts thousands of visitors to Library Park in Waterbury. Over 100 ethnic and civic groups display art works and information on their cultural group at tables set up around the Park, and music and dance groups perform throughout the day on four stages. Dozens of food vendors sell ethnic cuisine. The day starts off with a parade of ethnic groups through downtown Waterbury. The goal of event is to bring together the many ethnic groups that reside in the area; many of them host their own ethnic events and The Gathering aims to introduce them to each other and to the public.

Biographical Note: Junior Martinez and Los Soneros de Borinken performed Puerto Rican música jibara, the folk music of Puerto Rico. Based in Springfield MA, they also sometimes involved Hartford singer Ramon Arroyo in their performances. Los Soneros played at The Gathering in 2015 and 2018.

Additional materials exist in the CCHAP archive for these artists, events, and communities.

Cataloging Note: This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services MA-245929-OMS-20.

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