Las BomPleneras

Representing Puerto Rico and Humboldt Park, Chicago, Las BomPleneras is the longest-standing all-women’s Bomba and Plena ensemble in the Puerto Rican diaspora. Widely recognized for their dynamic harmonies and explosive drumming, Las BomPleneras represent a new generation of Bomba and Plena practitioners firmly rooted in folkloric tradition, while bringing a fresh contemporary edge to their sound. Their work goes beyond performance, it is an act of cultural affirmation, storytelling, and resistance, connecting ancestral traditions to present-day struggles, celebrations, and healing. Founded in 2010 by Ivelisse Diaz, under the direction of Diaz and Anissa Vega, Las BomPleneras continues their commitment to creating spaces that center and empower women. As one of a handful of all-women ensembles in existence, Las BomPleneras continue to honor and preserve the oldest genres of Afro-Puerto Rican music, while shaping the future of Bomba and Plena in the diaspora and beyond.