PUERTO RICO'S BIG BANDS.(historia de grupos musicales en Puerto Rico)(TA: history of music bands in Puerto Rico)

From: Latin Beat Magazine | Date: December 1, 1998| Author: Figueroa, Frank M. | Copyright information

The origin of Puerto Rico's big bands is to be found in the old military, municipal and school bands of the XIX Century. During Spanish rule, military bands were the only large musical organizations active in the country. The record shows that by 1812, groups such as the Asturias Regiment Band were performing at public functions in San Juan. During those years, the retreta or outdoor band concert, became popular. On Thursdays and Saturdays, the military ensembles would play free co...

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