An Evening with Edgardo Rivera and Son de Trova

Edgardo Rivera, accompanied by Son de Trova, will perform and discuss the history and cultural significance of one of Puerto Rico's most traditional musical genres. Son de Trova is certified by the Puerto Rican Culture Institute as one of the official groups that disseminates Puerto Rican autochthonous music. In 1997, Rivera was named champion of the prestigious Bacardi Fair, and in 2009 he was chosen to participate in "Prefiero Ser Trovador," a production by Silverio Perez. Trova grew out of the 19th-century tradition of groups of itinerant musicians, trovadores, who moved around earning their living by singing and playing the guitar. The new trova music of Latin America often has a social or political message. They will also be performing that night at the Social Salsa After Party in the Sun Room at 9 p.m.

Rivera's and Son de Trova's performance is part of the Puerto Rican Student Association's Cultural Night, which runs from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and includes traditional food and dancing.