Puerto Rico 's Indigenous Roots on Native America Calling

Thursday, February 05 2009, 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EST)

Before it was Puerto Rico , it was known to the Taino people as Borinquen - "land of the brave noble lord." Many of today's Puerto Ricans, both those born on the island and in the states, trace their indigenous roots to Taino ancestors. One geneticist discovered 3 out of 5 native Puerto Ricans have remnants of Taino DNA streaming through their blood. As the legacy of the Taino people of the Caribbean is rediscovered, what is turning Puerto Ricans back to their Borinquen roots?

Special Guest Interview: Roberto Mukaro Agueibana Borrero, President and Chairman of the United Confederation of Taino People.

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The History, Music and Culture of the Indigenous Taíno People

This evening, indigenous activist, historian, artist, musician and storyteller Roberto Borrero, one of only a handful of actual Taino descendants who are considered authorities on the ancient Taino culture, will introduce us to the history, creation stories, spirituality, music and song of the first indigenous people encountered by Columbus in 1492. The program will include stunning slides and a performance of Taino music by Roberto and other members of the Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society, an organization dedicated to the promotion of Taino culture.

AN EVENING EVENT

Friday, March 20, 7:30pm
The New York Open Center
83 Spring Street (Btw B'way and Lafayette Sts.)
212-219-2527 Ext. 2
www.opencenter.org
Program # 09WSN14P
Members: $18 / Nonmembers: $20

Roberto Mukaro Borrero is an historian, artist, musician, and community leader dedicated to promoting his indigenous Boriken Taino heritage. He has shared aspects of ancient Taino culture on the local, national and international levels and is a respected advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples.