Roberto Múcaro Borrero
Taíno
Person TypeIndividual
Cape Verdean, 1924 - 2005
BiographyRoberto Múcaro Borrero is a musician, instrument maker, and official representative of the General Council of Borinquen Tainos, now called the United Confederation of Taíno People US Regional Coordinating Office. Based in New York City, he also serves as Chair of the NGO Committee on the United Nations International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. His blog and frequent posts are seen on The Voice of the Taino People Online and in June 2022 he discussed his work with other Taino activists on the Native America Calling radio program. His research and performances investigate and express the cultural and historical significance of Taino music. He was a project consultant, participating artist, and speaker in the CCHAP Herencia Taina project in 1996-1997.