Jorge Arce Tickets

Jorge Santiago Arce, born in Bélgica, Ponce, Puerto Rico, is a renowned educator and performer who brings Afro-Caribbean roots music to life through community-driven programs. Through his Humano project and the Raíz de Plena ensemble, Arce popularizes Bomba and Plena, while sharing cultural history and workshop-based learning with audiences of all ages. He has a long-standing career as a cultural historian and educator, blending performance with education to sustain and grow traditional Puerto Rican music and practice.

Based in the Boston area, Jorge Arce continues to engage with communities through live performances, workshops, and outreach that highlight the rich storytelling and rhythms of Bomba and Plena. His work is marked by a hands-on approach to cultural preservation, inviting participants to experience the music from a community perspective.

Discover Jorge Arce’s discography, including late-2020s singles and classic releases from the 1980s and 2010s. His recent single Mocinha Bonita (2025) sits beside longstanding favorites from the Jorge Arce Compilación / Compilation (1993-2012). Arce’s career has earned him recognition, including a 2012 Traditional Arts Fellowship Finalist nomination and multiple local acknowledgments from the Boston music community. Upcoming 2025 performances spotlight his cultural workshops and public cultural programming in Boston, with notable appearances at Festival Betances 2025 and Culture-focused engagements at Cultural Crossroads.

Follow Jorge Arce for updates: official site links to Facebook, continue exploring his work on X/Twitter @jmtarce, and listen on Apple Music where his releases continue into 2025. We’ve got you covered for tickets, information, and trusted access to his shows in the Boston and Puerto Rico-influenced Afro-Caribbean scene.