Bomba and Plena: Los Pleneros de la 21's Las Fiestas de Cruz - Saturday May 16, 2015

La familia of Los Pleneros de la 21 are proud to invite everyone to our 29th annual celebration of a time-revered tradition, LAS FIESTAS DE CRUZ.

Join us for an evening of inspiring and soul-stirring music by members of the LP21 ensemble as we interpret traditional chants and devotional songs to La Cruz, honor the memories of those we have lost and those whom have come before us, and provide joy and solace for our community.

ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!!

SATURDAY MAY 16TH 2015
7:00 PM
Julia de Burgos Center 
(1680 Lexington Avenue, NY NY 10029)

So join us for an evening of 

LIVE MUSIC
FAMILY AMBIANCE
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
ARTS & CRAFTS

all for a (suggested donation) of $5.00

For more information
212-427-5221
pleneros21@gmail.com

Las Fiestas de Cruz is a long-standing and profound tradition that has developed and been practiced in Puerto Rico (as well as other Latin American countries) for over 200 years. It has a unique characteristic of bringing together different members of the community--from different backgrounds, professions, and ages--to give thanks for the year's successes and to gain strength for challenges faced--all through song, music and dance. Through everyone's active participation in these (the audience members raise their voices in chorus and revelry to accompany the music and chanted rosaries), the Fiestas de Cruz can hold very personal and specific importance to all those in attendance, and are often electrifying and inspiring.

Las Fiestas de Cruz is part of LP21's Cultural Legacy Initiatives and is made possible in part by support from the New York State Council on the Art and Governor Andrew Cuomo's Office, the National Endowment for the Arts and individuals like you!

Massachusetts Bomba and Plena: LP21 Performance and Educational Workshop at Williams College - Thursday April 30, 2015

La Familia of Los Pleneros de la 21 hit the road once again, this time, we're headed to Williams College, Williamstown MA for an evening of interactive performance, education and all out jam of Boricua Bomba & Plena - LP21 style!

If you're a student at Williams College or you're around, stop by, we'll love to see you there.

LP21 performances and educational activities on the road are made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Arts - sponsor of LP21's 'Local & Touring Residency Project". Through this program and several others, LP21 has been able to take these roots musics to all corners of the world.

Want to have LP21 visit you? Contact us today!

Los Pleneros de la 21 Performance and Educational Workshop at Williams College
Date and Time: Thursday April 30, 2015 at 8 pm
Venue and Location: Williams College Greylock 2nd floor at 880 Main Street, Williamstown, MA 01267
Admission: Not listed

New York Bomba: Un Paso Alante A Special Session with VICTOR "SORPRESA" VELEZ - Wednesday April 22, 2015

Los Pleneros de la 21 are proud to announce their first BOMBA AND PLENA UN PASO ALANTE session of the 2014-2015 season with an intense and jam packed class that examines the versatility of Bomba percussion and rhythms, from all corners of the island, their historical developments and the technical transitions from one rhythm to another....as only offered by 

Victor Sorpresa Vélez
versed Bombero and Plenero, talented song writer and avid historian of these traditional musical expressions.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 22ND 2015
7:30-10pm
Julia de Burgos Center 
1680 Lexington Avenue El Barrio, NY 10029)
(Cost of workshop: $25, participants of this year's Bomba & Plena Community Workshops pay only $20).
This session is open to all, however pre-registration is highly encouraged, spaces are limited


Looking for other Un Paso Alante (UPA) session, follow @[null:#LP21], and be the first to know of the upcoming classes Spring and Summer

FOR PRICES AND MORE INFORMATION:
212.427.5221
pleneros21@gmail.com


Los Pleneros de la 21's Un Paso Alante session are part of the "Bomba & Plena For All - Educating through the Arts Initiatives" and is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts and Governor Andrew Cuomo, and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs with support from Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito, District 8.

New York Bomba and Plena: February 27, Celebrate Black History Month with Bomba, Plena & Hip Hop

February 27 - Celebrating Black History Month:
Cool, exciting, educational and not to be missed! Teachers, bring your students and enjoy a joint performance by the incomparable Hip Hop duo Circa '95 and the legendary Los Pleneros de la 21. Our history, our legacy and definitely our future, expressed through lyrics, music and dance. 2 shows 10am and 12pm.

Event: LP21's In the House School Concert Series proudly presents Bomba, Plena and Hip Hop, a Black History Month celebration!

Bomba and Plena artists: Los Pleneros de la 21

Date and Time: February 27, 2015 at 10 am and 12 pm

Venue and Location: Julia de Burgos Cultural Center at 1680 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10029

Tickets: http://www.scribd.com/doc/65524468/Ith-Reservation-Form-FY2014-15

New York Bomba: The Bomba & Plena Adult Workshops - CYCLE 3: Baile de Parejas y Mas!!! - February and March 2015

Los Pleneros de la 21's popular Bomba & Plena Adult Workshops (the adult component of the BPCW Community Workshops) continues in the spring with it's 3rd cycle of classes, featuring 6 Saturdays of Bomba & Plena percussion and Bomba dance!

Join us as we shake off the winter blues and welcome the start of the Spring season for 6 sessions in February and March!

Each Saturday session includes a percussion class and a dance class, for over 3 hours of instruction, plus something for everyone!

Drum classes will be offered by veteran pleneros and masterful drummers: Juan J Gutierrez, Nelson Matthew Gonzalez and special guests of the LP21 extended family!


Dance classes include energetic yet comprehensive and thoughtful instruction on Bomba dance styles, for both MEN and WOMEN, offered by LP21's core dancers: Nelson Matthew Gonzalez and Julia Gutierrez-Rivera.
PLUS....as we kick off the 3rd cycle on Valentine's day --a day of love, friendship, family and community--this cycle will give special attention and focus to BAILES DE PAREJAS in plena and in Bomba.

The 3rd BPAW schedule is
11-12:30, Drum/Percussion class
12:35-2:25, Dance class

Feb 14th - *this session will also feature a special bomba and plena jam to celebrate friendship, loves and community!

Feb 28th
Mar 7th
Mar 14th
Mar 21st
Mar 28th

Don't miss out, especially at the affordable rate of only $15 per drum or dance class...wanna do both? Take over 3 hours of incomparable classes for only $25!!!

Julia de Burgos Center
1680 Lexington Avenue, El Barrio 10029
Walk-ins are welcomed, just come prepared with your holiday spirit!!!!!

For more information:
212-427-5221
pleneros21@gmail.com

The Bomba & Plena Community Workshops' Adults classes are part of Los Pleneros de la 21's Bomba & Plena for All programs and are made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the offices of NYC Council Speaker

New York Navidena: Los Pleneros de la 21 Presents La Gran Fiesta Navidena - Sunday December 21, 2014

LP21's popular ANNUAL Fiesta Navideña returns for the 2014 year...over 25 years of celebrating the swinging Boricua and Caribbean Holiday festivities in New York, with the flavor of Los Pleneros de la 21!

Babies, Children, Adults, those young and old at heart, those Boricua and lovers of great music are all invited to join Los Pleneros de la 21 in an afternoon and evening of great music, tasty food and unique Artesanías, to kick start your week of Holiday Celebrations.

So...join 
Los Pleneros de la 21, El Trío New York, Los 5 Alegres & MORE!

Food by El Caldero de "Nery" Neritza Alamo
Artesanías by a collective of creative and unique arts and crafts makers from New York....perfect for you to get your last minute holiday shopping done!

Music, familia, food, gifts all in one - you can't ask for more!

Sunday December 21st 2014
Taino Towers Crystal Room (240 East 123rd Street, 4th Floor, El Barrio)
3pm - cuando se acabe!
Admission: $15 (gen admission at the door), $12 (Seniors and children ages 12 years or less).

CONFIRM YOUR PART OF LA FIESTA NAVIDENA TODAY!
212-427-5221
pleneros21@gmail.com

Doors open at 3 pm, but don't wait last minute to get your tickets, call or email now to get your tickets....AND purchase your own reserved table (seating for groups of 10) at a great discounted price...NOW! (table seating prices available for a limited time).

La Grant Fiesta Navideña is part of LP21's Cultural Legacy Initiatives and is made possible in part by support from the National Endowment for the Arts' ArtsWorks program, The New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the Offices of NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark Viverito.

New York Bomba and Plena: Los Pleneros de la 21 presents Sancocho Musical - Saturday November 29, 2014

Come to El Barrio, bring your friends and familia to Join the LP21 familia as we overcome the turkey and pernil stuffing from Thanksgiving with a very healthy and scrumptious dose of MUSICA, BAILE Y GOZADERA!

Saturday, November 29, 2014
9pm
Camaradas El Barrio
115th Street & 1st Avenue
Only $10!
Tix on sale now, 
pleneros21@gmail.com
212.427.5521

LP21 brings the Fall installment of EL SANCOCHO MUSICAL- an evening meant to get you jamming, swinging, dancing, playing and singing to the siunds of Bomba, Plena, Salsa y mucho mas. Live performances by LP21, special guests, and those of you itching to get your parrandas started....so don't forget to bring your dancing shoes, your panderos, barriles, guicharos and maracas, and get ready to get down!

Hosted by Camaradas El Barrio, this is a family friendly event...come early with the young ones, and get your first helping of music, come later and catch the delicious seconds! Stay for the whole night, and get a very filling evening of incomparable Bomba and Plena.

Sancocho Musical is part of LP21's Cultural Legacy Initiatives and is made possible in part by The National Endowment for the Arts, The New York State Council on the Arts, The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the Offices of Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.

New York Bomba and Plena (Classes): The Bomba & Plena Community Workshops 2014-15

The incomparable Bomba and Plena Community workshops return!
CLASSES START 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH 2014 and continue on a weekly basis through June 6th 2015

Fall semester: October 18th - December 20th 2014
Spring semester: January 10th - June 6th 2014

Time: 11am to 3pm
Location: Julia de Burgos Art Center at 1680 Lexington Ave, NY, NY

If you missed the Registration/Open House, don't worry, you can still secure your or your child's seat!

Just contact us today for more information, class offerings, and great family prices available!

212.427.5221
pleneros21@gmail.com

The BPCW program is made possible in part by support from the NEA, the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the Offices of NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.

Bronx Bomba and Plena: 8th Biennial BomPlenazo 2014 October 10-12 2014

For more information on the various venues, events and tickets go to http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/culturearts/events/FY13-14/October/bomplenazo/bomplenazo.shtml

Bomba and Plena Podcast: "Latino USA Bomba Returns: An Afro-Puerto Rican Music Genre Thrives In New York"

Puerto Rico is famous for its top salsa musicians. But if you really want to get the party started on the island, you have to play somebomba.

Bomba is one of the island’s oldest music forms, combining African, indigenous Taíno and Spanish musical elements. The music is performed on booming hand drums and sung in call-and-response style.

By the 1950s, bomba had fallen out of fashion and had been relegated to folkloric dance troupes. But over the last 20 years, bomba has come back in a big way. Today, it’s thriving right here in New York City, connecting Boricuas in the diaspora to their roots.

Photo by Roxanne Scott

For original article go to http://latinousa.org/2014/09/05/bomba/

Rhode Island Bomba and Plena: Los Pleneros de la 21 (Providence, Rhode Island) - Friday September 19, 2014

Event: Los Pleneros de la 21 (in Providence, Rhode Island)

Artists: Los Pleneros de a 21

Date and Time: Friday September 19, 2014 at 6:30PM

Venue and Location: Smith Center for the Arts, Providence College at 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02908

Admission: Not listed

For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1534110083473809&ref=70

Maryland Bomba: Bomba y Plena en el Parque - Saturday September 6, 2014

Event: Bomba y Plena en el Parque
Host: Cultura Plenera
Guest Artist: Los Pleneros de la 21
Date and Time: Saturday September 6, 2014, 12 noon -6pm
Venue and Location: North Laurel Park, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel, MD 20723
Admission: Free and open to the public

For more information call: (410) 428-8383 or (410) 206-7350

New York Bomba and Plena: Festival Santiago Apostol De Loiza A El Barrio -Friday to Sunday July 25-27, 2014

The 32nd Annual Festival Santiago Apostol de Loiza a El Barrio

This year’s 32nd anniversary brings a diverse community together in celebration of a centuries’ old tradition steeped in African roots mixed with Spanish culture and Caribbean flavor. A project of Hermanos Fraternos de loiza Aldea in partnership with The Caribbean Cultural Center (CCCADI) and El Barrio-Taino Tower, the festival will follow the legendary tradition of dedicating each day to celebrating the contributions of men, women and children – highlighting and honoring outstanding leaders through the newly formed Loiza Award committee. Visitors can expect artisans, traditional live music, dancing, food, child-friendly activities, vendors, and more. 

WHEN: July 25th-27th | Friday, 4PM-7PM, Saturday-Sunday, 11AM-7PM (time according the schedule shown below)

WHERE: 105th Street, between Lexington and Park Avenues New York, NY 10029

ADMISSION: Free

Featured Bomba and Plena acts: Saturday performances by The Legacy Women and Bomba Yo; Sunday performances by Danza Fiesta, Los Pleneros de la 21 and Herencia de Plena

Bronx Bomba and Plena: El Sancocho Musical de LP21 con Los Maestros - Sunday June 22, 2014

Kick start the official summer season with LP21's popular Bomba and Plena social dance parties....returning to the boogie down!

Sunday June 22, 2014
doors open 5:00 pm
Bruckner Bar and Grill
1 Bruckner Blvd
Bronx, NY 10453

Admission is only $10 for an evening of swinging and live musical performances by Los Pleneros de la 21, musical guests and spectacular homages presented to this year's MAESTROS:
CARMEN AYALA
JORGE AYALA
DESMAR GUEVARA
JESUS "PAPOLETO" MELENDEZ

Don't forget to bring your dancing shoes, because la bomba y la plena se hicieron pa' bailar! Bomba and Plena were made to dance, enjoy and celebrate!

For more information:
212-427-5221
pleneros21@gmail.com

El Sancocho Musical y part of LP21's Cultural Legacy Initatives and is made possible in part by support from the National Endowment on the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, the Offices of Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito and people like you!

New York Bomba: 2 Intensive Bomba and Plena Workshops with Carlos "Carli" Maldonado - Tuesday June 17th and Wednesday June 18th 2014

UN PASO ALANTE RETURNS this summer 2014!

LP21's series of Master Classes, Performing Arts Clinics and profound exploration of Music, Dance, Song and performance of Bomba and Plena - Un Paso Alante (UPA) will kick off it's first cycle with talented and versatile percussionist, Carlos Maldonado Percussionist in two back-to-back evenings of hands-on learning, interactive exploration and more in percussion, musicianship and approaching Music practice.

Tuesday June 17th and June 18th 2014
6:30 - 8:30 pm

Julia de Burgos Center
1680 Lexington Avenue (between 105th and 106th Streets),
LP21's studio, Room 213

Pre-registration is strongly recommended, as spaces are limited.

For more information and registration fees:
212-427-5221
pleneros21@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=656428027763507&ref=70

Un Paso Alante is an extension of LP21's Bomba and Plena Community Workshops program, and is made possible in part by support from the National Endowment on the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and the Offices of NYC Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito, District 8.

New York Bomba: Baile de Bomba with Mateo Gonzalez (Bomba dance class for men) - Monday July 14 - Wednesday July 17

LP21's popular and unique "Un Paso Alante" series - events and activities of music clinic and profound explorations of Bomba and Plena practice, technique and performance - returns in its 2nd cycle of the Summer....

this time we are excited to present 
BOMBA DANCE CLASSES FOR MEN
featuring Nelson Matthew Gonzalez - one of the top Bomba dancers!

(women are welcomed of course)...
For 3 consecutive evenings in July, Mateo will explore different aspects and techniques as pertinent to the male dance styles and figure in Bomba Puertorriquena.
approaches.

This is truly a unique series providing men the opportunity to move, express and grow in these deep dance traditions.

3 CONSECUTIVE EVENINGS 6:30 - 8:30 PM
MONDAY JULY 14TH - WEDNESDAYS JULY 16TH
take one evening, or take all three, as each evening will allow you to go deeper into your own journey as a dancer and avid supporter of Puerto Rican traditional musical expressions.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
Don't miss out and secure your space today!
pleneros21@gmail.com
212-427-5221
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=791120354232000&ref=70

Julia de Burgos Center
1680 Lexington Avenue (Studio 213)
El Barrio, NY 10029


Un Paso Alante is part of LP21's Bomba and Plena Community Workshops Program, an initiative of the Bomba & Plena for All efforts. It is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Offices of NYC Council Member Melissa Mark Viverito, District 8.

New York Bomba and Plena: Sembrando Semillas - The BPCW Final Event Celebration & Family Fun Day - Sunday June 1, 2014

LP21 and the BPCW Familia are proud to invite all, to the 25th annual Final event celebration of the 
Bomba and Plena Community Workshops (BPCW)

SUNDAY, JUNE 1ST 2014
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Children's Aid Society @ East Harlem Center
130 East 101st Street,
(Lexington Avenue)
El Barrio, NY 10029

For more information and details:
212-427-5221
pleneros21@gmail.com
(go the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=559343704178883&ref=70


A day featuring exciting performances, youthful celebrations, games, crafts, face painting and community fun all offered by parents, children and adult students of LP21's unique community school of Bomba and Plena traditions, is the perfect way to kick start the summer and help herald the proud accomplishments of the next generation of cultural warriors!

A wonderful and FREE event (suggested donation of $5.00) is great for children young (and the young at heart)!

PLUS, all those attending have first hand access to secure their seats/spaces for the 2014-2015 season and class program of the BPCW (starting Fall 2014).

Doors open at 11:45am
Performances start at 12:30
Community jam celebrations follow by 3!

Bring your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and your childlike spirit, as we venture through the music, song, dance and arts and crafts created by students (from 2 yrs old through 65+), that capture our shared identity as caribeños and sense of self and pride as individuals!

The BPCW is part of LP21's Bomba and Plena for All initiatives and is made possible in part by support from the New York State Council on the Arts, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts the Offices of NYC Council Member, Melissa Mark-Viverito, District 8, the students and parents of the BPCW, and individuals like you!

New York Bomba and Plena: Loisaida Street Festival - Main Stage - Sunday May 25, 2014

The Festival’s Main Stage will offer a diverse musical lineup, The Afro-Caribbean-meets New York City bomba and plena rhythms of Los Pleneros de La 21, the nostalgic big band revival of Rafael Hernandez’ greatest hits by Teatro Sea’s Romance, old-school salsa-swing meets spoken-word swagger of Flaco Navaja and The Razor Blades, the alternative Latino-Jamaican grooves...

Event: Loisaida Street Festival

Artists: Los Pleneros de la 21, Rafael Hernandez and Flaco Navaja and The Razor Blades

Date and Time: Sunday May 25, 2014, performance time not listed

Venue and Location: Avenue C (between 6th & 12th Streets), New York, New York

For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=864233000257228&ref=70, call (646) 919-2557 or write to loisaidafest@gmail.com

Bomba video: Treasures of the CTMD Archive: Los Pleneros de la 21

Los Pleneros de la 21 back in 1991.  My favorite was the male dancing in this video. Thanks to N. Cabassa for sharing this video on FB.

NY Bomba and Plena: LAS FIESTAS DE CRUZ - Saturday May 17, 2014

LP21 celebrates its 28th anniversary of the time-honored Puertorrican tradition of LAS FIESTAS DE CRUZ.

Join Los Pleneros de la 21 for this unique community and musical celebration that captures the strength of spirit and the fortitude of community.

As always, LP21's Fiestas de Cruz will create a warm and welcoming environment with live music, chanted rosaries by members of the LP21 performing troupe. Tasty Puerto Rican food and fare will be available for sale as well as original artesanias and artwork by local artists of El Barrio.

Come and join us for the evening.
This is a free event (suggested donation of $5 or more will contribute to future Fiesta de Cruz activities). No one will be turned away.

LP21 gives thanks to its cadre of volunteers, Nilsa Marquez (Fiesta de Cruz Madrina) and the Julia de Burgos Center for hosting this event
Event: Las Fiestas De Cruz
Artists: Los Pleneros de la 21
Date and Time: Saturday May 17, 2014 at 7pm
Venue and Location: Julia de Burgos Center at 1680 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY , corner of 105 Street.
Admission: Free - Suggested $5 donation or more 

For more information:
212-427-5221
pleneros21@gmail.com
Event Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=380551505421007