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Music is at the heart of Puerto Rican culture. From the minute you get off the plane, music fills the air. It's a keystone of Puerto Rican culture and entertainment - whether you're walking the streets of San Juan, celebrating at a small-town festival, or spending a day at the beach. In this book, you will find activities organized according to different types of rhythms that are based on a mix of African and European musical traditions: -An introduction to the five music genres and dances we cover in this guide - "jíbaro" music, "bomba", "plena", "salsa" and "Reggaeton". -Links to videos describing the dances associated with each rhythm. -Sample music schedules from the most relevant festivals and festivities. -Lists of new, high-quality, family-oriented, free musical events not even known to residents. -List of venues where you can dance to the types of rhythms you want to enjoy. -Hard to find places on the Internet where you can find out about current events. -Sample music programs from the most relevant festivals and festivities. -Descriptions of places and landmarks related to music and dance.