From Salvador Brau to Tite Curet Alonso, from Canario and Ismael Rivera to Bad Bunny. Bomba, plena, danza, salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, musica independiente, this course aims to immerse the student in the cultural intricacies and imaginaries of the Puerto Rican musical experience. How does a song capture its temporal and existential immediacy? Furthermore, can such representation evolve into a contemplation of contemporary times? What constitutes a musical representation of the contemporary in Puerto Rico? This course will explore a curated selection of literary texts, essays, songs, videos, and especiales to initiate a conversation on the concept of the contemporary Puerto Rican soundscape. Taught in Spanish.