Plena Libre at Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Plena Libre infuses their contemporary Caribbean compositions with a deep sense of the unique indigenous musical traditions, known as plena and bomba, which developed on the island over a century ago. Unlike salsa bands, who usually only have two singers, Plena Libre features five vocalists singing in lush three and four part harmonies; a musical representation of a traditional community gathering. The tightly arranged – yet accessibly danceable – style balances traditional and contemporary aspects of Puerto Rican music.
www.plenalibre.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dHKExixoVE...

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Plena Libre infuses their contemporary Caribbean compositions with a deep sense of the unique indigenous musical traditions, known as plena and bomba, which developed on the island over a century ago. Unlike salsa bands, who usually only have two singers, Plena Libre features five vocalists singing in lush three and four part harmonies; a musical representation of a traditional community gathering. The tightly arranged – yet accessibly danceable – style balances traditional and contemporary aspects of Puerto Rican music.
www.plenalibre.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dHKExixoVE

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