¡OYEME! Music Series: Yaissa Jiménez, Moyetaje

Moyetaje is a fusion of poetry, rhythm, and dance that explores what it means to be Moyeta, Moyeto, Moyete, in the Dominican Republic (DR). Moyetaje is an Afro-centric concept coming from the culture of the neighborhoods in the DR, specifically San Lorenzo de los Negros Mina, Los Mina, where both poet/producer Yaissa Jiménez and multi-percussionist Jonathan “JBlak” Troncoso were raised. Together with dancer/choreopgrapher Carmen J. Morillo they h...