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San Juan, Puerto Rico. “Tito” and his pandero percussion instrument on center stage at Bonanza in Santurce. This group of 10-12 musicians playing “plena” and “bomba” have been doing this Monday night “jameo” gig for 3 years or so. All locals, no tourists. I think I was the only gringo there and yet was made to feel at home and welcomed. I mean who parties on Monday night? They do. I did. I don’t ever remember a Tuesday morning hangover before, but it was worth it. A nice way to start off my two weeks of shooting and IG posting here in Puerto Rico. I have photographed in PR prior and many pictures in my book “Divided Soul” were made on the island. Now I’m simply seeing where this new adventure takes me and the work will most likely be a part of my upcoming “BeachGames” book. A little bit of planning and a whole lot of serendipity is where I live. #iphone #puertorico #sanjuan #plena #bomba #pandero