Palenque Un Canto

1992 documentary on the Caribbean Colombian Maroon Community of San Basilio Palenque located near Cartagena in the department of Bolivar. ... all » The focus is on present day descendants of African maroons who resisted against the Spaniards and claimed their liberty early during the colonial era with the escape of slavery and establishment of free communities termed palenques also known as maroon communities in English. This particular community was founded by the maroon leader Benkos Bioho, which is a hero to many Colombians of African heritage.

By Swinn88 on May 25, 2007, 08:35 in Politics & the war.

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Swinn88 says on May 25, 2007, 08:39: Palenque un Canto (A Shorter Version)

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