Bomba—Puerto Rico’s Bámbula—is one of the archipelago’s oldest continuously practiced musical traditions, rooted in the Bantu-speaking Congo Kingdom and shaped through centuries of Afro Puerto Rican community life. More than a genre, Bámbula represents a philosophy of “re remembering,” a call to reconnect with ancestral memory, collective identity, and the African lineage that forged Bomba as both resistance and celebration. The phrase “Bambulae Sea Ya” continues to affirm this connection, urging practitioners and audiences alike to honor the communities that sustained the tradition through drumming, singing, and dancing. In the last decade, Bomba has experienced unprecedented visibility across Puerto Rico and the diaspora. From its presence on global stages—such as Bad Bunny’s widely viewed performances—to the thriving batey’s in Loíza, Santurce, Mayagüez, Chicago, and beyond, Bomba has entered a new era of cultural prominence. This growth is supported by generations of dedicated practitioners, educators, drum makers, and community organizers. Influential institutions and initiatives—including the Batey de los Ayala, the Don Rafael Cepeda Atiles School, Dimas Sánchez’s Ritmos Afro Puertorriqueños, and the Encuentro de Tambores Norma Salazar—continue to preserve, innovate, and expand the tradition. This panel brings together leading voices from across the Bomba community to reflect on this pivotal moment. Panelists will discuss Bomba’s historical foundations, its evolving contemporary expressions, and the responsibilities that accompany its global reach.