In Puerto Rico, the Christmas "parranda" – in which musicians show up unannounced to play at homes – has been on the decline. A group of young people is keeping it alive in one mountain town. In ...

The Colony Theater's Production of "Viva La Parranda" runs until May 19. A new musical at the Colony Theatre in Miami Beach tells the story of Afro-Caribbean band Parranda El Clavo. The band comes ...

Singer Betsayda Machado is a commanding presence in “¡Viva La Parranda!” The musical transports the audience to El Clavo and is staged as a backyard get together. Produced by Miami New Drama, the show ...

When the aroma of sancocho fills the Colony Theatre this July, the audience will know they are witnessing more than just a theatrical performance. From the moment audience members step through the ...

Countries like Cuba, Brazil and Colombia have long-established the wealth of their musical traditions on the global stage. But the extraordinary variety and richness of Venezuelan music remain largely ...

“Paint your village and you will paint the whole world” is advice attributed to Nobel Prize winner Leo Tolstoy. Few theatrical experiences in recent memory make the point as vividly or successfully as ...

Among the many holiday traditions that will likely suffer in 2020 is the Puerto Rican parranda, a gathering of friends with musical instruments who move through a neighborhood singing traditional ...

A celebration of Hispanic culture, music, food and the holiday season is returning to Miller Symphony Hall. The hall will host its second annual Latin Parranda on Saturday. Last year’s Puerto Rican ...

When Betsayda Machado y Parranda El Clavo begin to sing, their layered harmonies and richly textured percussion are so vibrant, they swirl around your heart, soul and body so joyfully, it's impossible ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. On Saturday, October 21, Flushing Town Hall presents "the voice of ...

In Puerto Rico, a beloved holiday tradition is the parranda. During the Christmas season, a group of your friends and family can show up at your front door at any time for an impromptu musical party.