Discover the intricate interplay between Bomba fashions, identity, and resistance by exploring how Puerto Rican Bomba practitioners, or Bomberos, embody and negotiate their identities through traditional attire.
Puerto Rican Bomba Fashion explores the consumption, production, and regulation of Bomba dress, emphasizing how these practices intersect with notions of authenticity and cultural significance. By engaging with 16 dedicated Bomba practitioners who have actively participated in performances throughout their lives, Ortiz-Pellot and Reddy-Best explore the multi-faceted nature of Puerto Rican identity.
The study highlights the role of Bomba as a significant reflection of Puerto Rican culture and history, credited to the contributions of Spanish, Indigenous, and African cultures. Ortiz-Pellot and Reddy-Best also emphasize the importance of traditions passed down through family interactions, music, and dance. There's also discussion of the evolution of Bomba attire from traditional to contemporary forms, its varying cultural and personal significance among practitioners and the diversity of Bomba styles across different regions. Ultimately, Puerto Rican Bomba Fashion offers a nuanced understanding of how Bomba serves as a dynamic medium for cultural expression and identity negotiation, fostering a deeper appreciation for the complex interplay of tradition, innovation, and personal agency within this vibrant cultural community.
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Puerto Rican Bomba Fashion
Embodying Culture, Dance, and Identity
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eBook - ePub
Puerto Rican Bomba Fashion
Embodying Culture, Dance, and Identity
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Topic
DesignSubtopic
Fashion DesignTable of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle Page
- Dedication Page
- Title Page
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: THE BOMBEROS AND PUERTO RICAN IDENTITY MEANING-MAKING
- Chapter 2: BOMBA FASHION NEGOTIATIONS VIA TIME, PLACE, AND SPACE
- Chapter 3: THE MARKETPLACE OF BOMBA FASHIONS: MAKING, CONSUMING, AND AUTHENTICITY
- Chapter 4: EMBODYING BOMBA FASHIONS AS FORMS OF CONNECTEDNESS AND VISUAL ART
- Chapter 5: BOMBA WAYS OF KNOWING
- Conclusion
- Appendices
- References
- Index
- Imprint
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