Philly band on mission to teach music inspired by the Taíno

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A band from North Philadelphia is on a mission to perform and teach music inspired by the Taíno, the indigenous people of the Caribbean.

The Taíno dates back more than 500 years.
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The band performs at events and visits schools to teach children about that beautiful culture.

6abc photojournalist Dave Edwards caught up with the band on Sunday in Philadelphia's Kensington section.


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