Name: Global Music: Plena Libre
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Location: PS21 Open-Air Pavilion Theater

Description

SOLD OUT! to be put on the waitlist please email boxoffice@ps21chatham.org

Approaching their 30th anniversary as torchbearers of Puerto Rican plena, bomba, and salsa fused with Afro-Caribbean traditions, Plena Libre boasts 15 LPs and 4 Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations and a reputation for scintillating performances that deliver on their promise of unbeatable Latin dance parties. The Boston Herald calls Plena Libre’s music “a mad weave of polyrhythms that simply sizzle.”

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The band blends traditional Puerto Rican Plena rhythms with modern Afro-Caribbean influences in their contemporary compositions. They mix a hard-hitting horn section, master hand drummers, and lush vocal harmonies into a modern blend. They’ve toured the world from Morocco to California and everywhere in between, and recorded with some of the biggest names in Latin music, including Eddie Palmieri, Papo Lucca (La Sonora Ponceña), and Nestor Torres.

$10 student tickets available, kids 12 and under free!

PLUS 5:30 PM, before the show, learn the dance steps involved in salsa, plena, and bomba with the band and discover the rich history and heritage of the music.

ARTISTS

Gary Núñez, Founder, Director, Composer, and Bass
Victor Vélez, Singer and Percussion
Luisga Nuñez, Singer and Percussion
Rafy Falú, Percussion
Miguel De Jesús, Singer and Percussion
Alex Lopez “Callejero”, Singer and Percussion

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Venue Details

PS21 Open-Air Pavilion Theater

2980 New York 66
Chatham, New York 12037

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