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Yesenia Lebrón-Romero

A vibrant scene featuring two musicians performing in front of a colorful banner with the words 'Puerto Rico' and 'Ponce.' The banner is intricately decorated with various motifs and patterns. The woman on the left wears a blue and white off-the-shoulder dress, clapping her hands passionately and singing into a microphone. The man on the right, dressed in a patterned shirt, energetically plays a traditional drum while also singing into a microphone.
 Photo courtesy of Yesenia Lebrón-Romero
A lively group of people engaging in a musical gathering indoors. A woman in a bright yellow dress stands in the foreground while holding a microphone and addressing the group. Beside her, a man in a white hat and white outfit sings into a microphone at a stand. Other participants, dressed in varying shades of yellow and white, are actively engaged in the music, with some dancing and others simply enjoying the performance.
 Photo courtesy of Yesenia Lebrón-Romero
A large group of people, consisting of both adults and children, gathered in an urban setting for a festive occasion. In the background, a decorated Christmas tree stands near a building, adding to the holiday atmosphere. The group includes diverse participants, many of whom are holding tambourines. Some individuals are wearing winter clothing, such as jackets and hats, suitable for the sunny but chilly weather.
 Photo courtesy of Yesenia Lebrón-Romero

Yesenia Lebrón-Romero was born and raised in NYC, deeply rooted in her Puerto Rican traditions and customs. Yesenia has performed with luminaries in these traditions as a core member of NYC’s first all-female bomba and plena group, founded by renowned maestro, Benny “Bienvenido” Ayala, and continues to participate in community-based performances as a singer and dancer. With a Masters in Ed/Special Education, Yesenia is an experienced educator, dedicated and passionate about keeping the culture alive in her community. She has implemented and developed cultural arts programming globally. Yesenia brings this extensive knowledge back home to her current work with LP21’s Arts in Education and Cultural Legacy programs, bridging cultural gaps and contributing mightily to the continuation of her cultural heritage.

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COLLABORATING WITH
Los Pleneros de la 21
Disciplines
Dance
Music
Traditional Arts
Location
New York, NY