Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This next installment of Long Play: Side B brings together a dynamic conversation centering the historical roots and contemporary expressions of Puerto Rican music. From the rhythmic foundation of Bomba and Plena to the global impact of reggaeton, this talk traces how these genres have evolved, intersected, and shaped cultural identity across generations.
Moderated by Ayesha Shova, the panel features Javier O’Malley alongside two additional artists of Puerto Rican descent. Together, they will reflect on the cultural, political and communal shifts influencing today’s music landscape, both on the island and throughout the diaspora.
This next installment of Long Play: Side B brings together a dynamic conversation centering the historical roots and contemporary expressions of Puerto Rican music. From the rhythmic foundation of Bomba and Plena to the global impact of reggaeton, this talk traces how these genres have evolved, intersected, and shaped cultural identity across generations.
Moderated by Ayesha Shova, the panel features Javier O’Malley alongside two additional artists of Puerto Rican descent. Together, they will reflect on the cultural, political and communal shifts influencing today’s music landscape, both on the island and throughout the diaspora.
