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

For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/events/396261420535664/?ref=1

Bronx Plena: Plena Libre @ Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture - Thursday April 23, 2015

By popular demand, the four-time Grammy nominated 12-piece ensemble from Puerto Rico returns to Hostos Center to perform their own unique, high-energy blend of bomba, plena and Caribbean grooves. Not to be missed!!


Plena artists: Plena Libre
Date and Time: Thursday April 23, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Venue and Location: Hostos Center for the Art and Culture at 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451
Admission: $25 for reserved seating and $20 for mezzanine

For more information call (718) 518-4455 or www.hostoscenter.org

Pennsylvania Plena: Plena Libre at Millersville University - Saturday October 4, 2014

On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Millersville University Cultural Affairs Committee and SOLA Student Organization will present Plena Libre in a performance at the Winter Center for the Performing Arts, located on the Millersville campus (in Pennsylvania). The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Clair Performance Hall.

Super saver advance tickets at $5 are available to Millersville University students at the Ticket Office at Millersville University (located in the Student Memorial Center). MU Students with I.D. may also purchase tickets at the door for $7. General admission is $10, $7 for seniors.

Event: Plena Libre at Millersville University

Artists: Plena Libre

Date and Time: Saturday October 4, 2014 at 7:30PM

Venue and Location: Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center  (Clair Performance Hall) at 60 W. Cottage Avenue, Millerville, PA 17551

Admission: Listed above

Chicago Plena: Plena Libre performance and workshop

Plena Libre at Summer Dance at Grant Park in Chicago. 

Workshop by Plena Libre and Africaribe from 6-7pm. 

Performance by Plena Libre from 7:30-9:30pm. 

Chicago Plena: Plena Libre at Grant Park - Thursday Sept. 12, 2013

City of Chicago's 15th Annual World Music Festival begins on Thursday, September 12 with the legendary Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra. At 6 p.m. the nine-time Grammy® Award winner will take the stage after an opening performance by the plena and bomba ensemble, Plena Libre, at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. A gozar!!!!!

Act: Plena Libre opening for Eddie Palmieri
Date: September 12, 2013
Location: Millennium Park - Chicago