The ensemble ¡Retumba! has been doing exactly this since it began in 1981.

Focused on the folklore of the Caribbean, rooted in Africa,we share the experience of the human spirit as it is expressed through musicand dance….. inspiring, teaching and engaging everyone.

¡Retumba!(Resound!) brings vibrant interactive performances that are musically soulfuland passionate as well as visually fascinating. !Retumba! is a feast for the eyes and ears and brings the audience to their feet dancing. The programs and performances are designed according to venue and audience. ¡Retumba! is a multi-cultural music and dance ensemble from New York City founded in March of 1981 in celebration of Women's History month. Interweaving traditional rhythms, beautiful ancient melodies, with its very own unique interpretation, ¡Retumba! bases its work on the music and dance of Africa, Europe, and its expressions in the Americas and the Caribbean: Puerto Rico, Cuba, The DominicanRepublic, Mexico and South America. ¡Retumba! emphasizes the particular strengths and sensitivities of diverse women working together in celebration, demonstrating the similarities and links of our shared cultures. ¡Retumba! brings forth the drama and excitement of world culture and traditions into afeast of folkloric music that can be enjoyed by everyone.