In Puerto Rico, the Christmas "parranda" – in which musicians show up unannounced to play at homes – has been on the decline. A group of young people is keeping it alive in one mountain town. In ...

In the middle of a Puerto Rican winter’s night, a door knock awakens drowsy homeowners. The dinging of pots and pans shatters the silence, and the visitors start singing holiday songs. After the ...

In Puerto Rico, a beloved holiday tradition is the parranda. During the Christmas season, a group of your friends and family can show up at your front door at any time for an impromptu musical party.