¡Retumba!, formed in March of 1981, in celebration of Women's History month. This multi-talented group of women bring the joy of life experienced through the gift of diversity in its presentation and performances of folkloric music and dance to audiences throughout world communities.

¡Retumba! traces the roots of its music and dance to the origins of Puerto Rico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Brazil. With a joyous celebration of Afro-Caribbean song and dance, ¡Retumba! demonstrates the similarities and links of our shared cultures to Africa and Europe.  African music and dance has blended with European, Caribbean, and Brazilian cultures since the 16th Century.  Unique traditions can be found within these cultures as a result of the combining of these creatively expressive cultures.  

Just as music and dance have synthesized in the "New World" from a variety of roots, so has language.  African languages such as Yoruba, Congo and Ibo have mixed with Spanish, French, Portuguese and English to create unique song forms.

¡Retumba! interweaves the dynamic power of Polyrhythms with beautiful ancient melodies and the drama and excitement of African dance and traditions with their own creative expression.

¡Retumba! emphasizes the particular strengths and sensitivities of women performing together in celebration.  The members of the company are from various ethnic, cultural and artistic backgrounds and share a love for the folkloric music of the Caribbean and Latin America.  Each member has a unique background in the music and dance of these cultures as well as in classical music and dance.

Visit their website at http://www.retumba.org