Virginia Plena: Plena Libre @ Artisphere - Friday April 24, 2015

Led by founder and bassist Gary Nuñez, Plena Libre is recognized for taking the once dormant, Puerto Rican plena style of music and reclaiming it for a new generation of listeners to enjoy. The group became instantly popular in Puerto Rico, with National Geographic crediting Plena Libre among other Puerto Rican acts in “spearheading the Latin invasion of American popular music.”Unlike salsa orchestras, Plena Libre features three vocalists singing in captivating three and four-part harmonies which complement the group’s danceable, Afro-Rican compositions. The group’s use of call-and-response, percussion and polyrhythms keeps each show feeling groovy and fresh.

Plena Libre has been nominated for several Grammy and Latin Grammys and has recorded with notable musicians like pianist Eddie Palmieri, Papo Lucca and Nestor Torres.

Date and Time: Friday April 24, 2015 at 7:30pm
Venue and Location: Artisphere in Arlington, VA

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