Cosmic Jibaros

Cosmic Jibaros: Latin Rock Band With World Music Influences

The key to understanding Cosmic Jibaros, the anything-but-typical Latin rock band, is in their name. Taking the second part first, "Los jibaros" are the Puerto Rican equivalent of "hillbillies," celebrated on the island for their honest connection to the earth and for their equally earthy music. And "cosmic" suggests the band's universal musical influences, where Latin and Caribbean rhythms, rock guitars and world music all have their place. Come hear front man Ricardo Reyes sing the band's powerful -- and highly danceable -- songs, laced with social commentary and political overtones, when Cosmic Jibaros plays Subrosa.