The Ismael Rivera Foundation presents 'Así Suena Maelo 2026', a celebration of the 95th anniversary of Ismael Rivera’s birth, on Sunday, October 18, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, at the Casa Museo Ismael Rivera in Villa Palmeras. The free event will feature presentations on Ismael Rivera’s archive, creative workshops, tours of the house, salsa and bomba workshops, and live music.
The program will begin at 10:00 AM with the presentation of the digitalization project of Ismael Rivera’s collection, followed by activities such as a book presentation, a collective creation space, and artistic workshops. The afternoon will feature music and dance, including a salsa workshop, a bomba class, and a bombazo open to the public. The celebration will conclude with live music performances by Alzérreca, Fabiola Muñoz, and Derek Novah and Los Skokiaan’s.
The event aims to preserve and share Ismael Rivera’s legacy and inspire new expressions of Afro-Puerto Rican culture. Ismael Rivera’s voice continues to connect different generations and communities, from Puerto Rico to New York, Panama, and Colombia. The event is open to the public and free of charge.