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

North American Plena: Plena Pa'l Mundo - Saturday April 18, 2015

Como una iniciativa de Luis Rumba Rivera, y con el apoyo de todos sus hermanos pleneros en PR, NY, Chicago, Florida y hasta Maryland estaremos celebrando el 1er Plenazo a nivel internacional cruzando fronteras desde Bayamon, Kissimmee, Tampa, Miami, NY, Chicago y Maryland. Un evento nunca antes visto que estara sentando un precedente en la musica a niverl mundial. Empezaremos el dia coordinando todas las ciudades cantando el mismo coro, a la misma hora pero en diferentes ciudades del planeta. Trae tu pandero y unete a nosotros.



Chicago, IL

Plena Pa'lante Mundo Chicago!!! A call for panderos to come together on April 18th in unity with all our brothers and sisters as we take part in making history in establishing a world record of Pleneros "tocando (playing) Plena" at the same time! More information to follow soon!

Venue: Africaribe Cultural Center at 2547 W Division Street, Chicago, IL 60622

For more information go to  https://www.facebook.com/events/1544367342501991/?ref=4&source=4

Holyoke,  MA

SALSARENGUE RESTAURANT en el 392 High st . Holyoke MA , se une al evento PLENA PA'L MUNDO, como PR y otros estados de EU a formar parte de la historia al ritmo de Plena, su propietario José Bou y Fred Angulo de los Gigantes de la Plena té invitan a que participes ese gran día con tus panderos y compartas con nosotros en un ambiente familiar. Ven a participal y se parte de la historia de nuestra cultura al ritmo de la Plena desde las 11:00 am a 2:00 pm no te lo puedes perder. Te esperamos.

Maryland

Cultura Plenera presenta Bomba y Plena Pal Mundo

11am - 6pm

Rockburn Branch Park Pavilion
6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road
Elkridge, MD 21075

For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/events/744764665622454/?ref=1



New York


FAMILY COME JOIN US ON THIS FREE CULTURAL EVENT WORLD WIDE.

-WHEN-4-18-2015
-WHERE: EL MAESTRO INC ,1300 SOUTHERN BLVD BRONX NY 10459
-TIME: 12NOON TO 3PM,
LIVE BROADCAST FROM 2-3PM.

FAMILIA QUIERO INFORMARLES Q LOS PLENEROS/NERAS DE NY I AREAS LIMITROFES ,SE UNEN AL RESTO DE NUESTRA FAMILIA CULTURAL EN ESTE GRAN EVENTO MUNDIAL(PLENA PAL MUNDO). 

-CUANDO: 4-18-2015
-DONDE: EL MAESTRO INC, 1300 SOUTHERN BLVD BRONX NY 10459.
-HORA: 12NOON - 3PM
TRANSMICION EN VIVO,
ARTESANOS, CIGAROS,
REFRIGERIOS PARA LA VENTA.


For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/events/1605701672985864/?ref=1



Orlando, FL

11am - 6pm

Cinco grupos unidos en un mismo sentir.

Los pleneros de la gunda
Pleneros de la Central
Son D'la kalle
Ya plena
La casa de Doňa Plena

Location: 2911 E. Robindson Street, Orlando, FL


For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1604400666463051&ref=70

Bronx Plena: Annual Dinner Dance featuring 5 en Plena - Saturday March 28, 2015

El Maestro Inc. Annual Dinner Dance
Plena artists: 5 en Plena
Date and Time: Saturday March 28, 2015 at 7:30pm
Venue and Location: El Maestro, Inc. at 1300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
Admission: $75

For more information call: (646) 299-6507 or (347) 327-0930

New York Plena: La Maguina Insular at The Loisaida Center - Monday March 2, 2015

La Máquina Insular @ The Loisaida Center located at 710 East 9th Street, New York, NY 10009

$5 Admission (on-line)
https://eventbrite.com/event/15883153941/

$7 Admission at the Door

Date and Time: Monday March 2, 2015 at 7:30pm
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La Máquina Insular runs with a powerful force. An army of four pleneros playing traditional and original plenas with the traditional instrumentation; panderetas (handheld frame drums), güiro (scrape gourd), and even forgotten instruments such as the tumbandero (wash tub bass) and the marímbola (plucked box bass part of the lamellophone family). Directed by Tito Matos, master plenero and virtuoso of the requinto, high pitched pandereta which improvises/solos over the rhythmic base of the plena, La Máquina Insular dominates the Afro-Boricua (Afro-Puerto Rican) musicalgenres masterfully and effortlessly. Their presentation guarantees a festive atmosphere which will transport the audience to the street corners of the emblematic barrios of the plena.

The Concert will be followed by a Q&A discussion.

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La Máquina Insular corre con fuerza poderosa. Un ejército de cuatro pleneros tocan plenas tradicionales y originales con la instrumentación tradicional; panderetas, güiro, y hasta instrumentos olvidados como el tumbandero (bajo de palangana) & la marímbola. Dirigidos por Tito Matos, maestro plenero y virtuoso del requinto, pandereta de afinación aguda que improvisa sobre la base rítmica de la plena, La Máquina Insular domina los géneros musicales Afro-Boricuas con maestría y sin esfuerzo aparente. Su presentación garantiza una atmosfera de fiesta que llevará a la audiencia a las esquinas de los barrios emblemáticos de la plena.

Al culminar el concierto habrá un conservatorio sobre la plena.

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Part of the Loisaida Center's #PLENATORIUM series.

The PLENATORIOUM is a project initiative of the Loisaida Center focused on the nurture and documentation of the practice of Puerto Rican plena.

The first part of the title PLENATORIUM clearly comes from the aforementioned plena, and the second is the Latin suffix, -orium, which means “a place for” (a place or instrument for performing the action of the main element; a place used for something; a place for a particular function). In this way the title denotes and indicates “a place for plena” and refers to the use of the space and facilities at the Loisaida Center for plena-centric activity. The PLENATORIOUM therefore stems from and describes the basic idea of dedicating available time and space at the Loisaida Center to the hosting, presentation and documentation of such activities as plena forums, workshops, performances, and any other forms of sociocultural participation.

Tampa Plena: ASDP @ Florida State Fair - Friday to Sunday February 6, 7 and 8th 2015

Y volvemos a la Feria! Tocaremos el fin de semana del 6, 7 y 8 de febrero a varias horas. Para que sea facil para todos, crearemos un evento para cada dia.

Tocaremos en el Community and International Stage, asi que buscanos en el mapa de la Feria. Esperamos verlos a todos por alla. Candela!!

ASon De Plena are back at the Florida State Fair and will play on Friday February 6, Saturday February 7th  and Sunday February 8.  They will play at the Community and International Stage.

Event: ASDP at Florida State Fair
Plena artist: A Son De Plena
Date and Time: Friday February 6th , Saturday February 7th and Sunday February 8th at 3pm, 5pm and 8pm.
Venue and Location: Florida State Fairgrounds at 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa, FL 33610
Admission: for tickets go to www.floridastatefair.com 

For more information go to the event's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=451734944982650&ref=70

Orlando Plena: La Sanse Takes Orlando - Saturday January 17 and Sunday January 18, 2015

Event: La Sanse Takes Orlando
Artist: Not listed
Date and Time: Saturday January 17, 2015 and Sunday January 18, 2015 at 11am-7:30pm
Venue and Location: Orlando Festival Park 2911 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32803
Admission: parking $5

Tampa Parranda: ASDP @ Macy's 3 Reyes Magos celebration - Saturday January 3, 2015

El 5 de enero yo voy a esperar, que vengan los Reyes a ver que traeran! Esto es el 3 de enero...pero aplica igual. Ven y unete a la celebracion de los Reyes Magos de Macy's en Citrus Park. Estaremos llevando una pequena parrandita para alegrar el ambiente y darle sabor a la fiesta. No te lo pierdas!

Event: Macy's 3 Kings Celebration
Plena artist: A Son De Plena
Date and Time: Saturday January 3, 2015 at 2pm
Venue and Location: Citrus Park at 7801 Citrus Park Drive, Tampa, FL 33625
Admission: Not listed

Tampa Parranda: ASDP @Studio 26 recibiendo el 2015! - Friday January 2, 2015

Que mejor manera de recibir el 2015 que A Son De Plena! A peticion popular volvemos a Studio 26, donde la ultima vez se formo un parrandon que estuvo del cara! A recibir el 2015 bailando, cantando y gozando la rica Plena. Candelaaaa!!

Title: 3 Kings Celebration

Plena artists: A Son de Plena

Date and Time: Friday January 2, 2015 at 11pm

Venue and Location: Studio 26 at 2606 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607

Admission: $5

 

Bronx Plena: Brisas Navidenas - Saturday December 27, 2014

Event: Brisas Navidenas
Plena artists: Johnny Olivio Jr y su Herencia de Plena
Date and Time: Saturday December 27, 2014 at 8pm
Venue and Location: El Maestro at 1300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459
Admission: $10

Plena/Parranda Video: Parranda at El Fogon, South Bronx, December 2014

Its Monday and parranda season is in full swing here is a parranda to start your week off.  "How are you my friend?" Check back later tonight or tomorrow for new postings on upcoming Bomba y Plena shows and parrandas across the country.  Postings to look forward to include Los Pleneros de la 21's parranda, two Alma Moyo shows in the next weeks and much much more.

Tampa Parranda: Gran Parranda Navidena - Friday December 12, 2014

Event: Gran Parranda Navidena

Plena artists: A Son De Plena

Date and Time: Friday December 12, 2014, 9pm -2:45am

Venue and Location: Green Gators Bar and Grill at 9202 Anderson Rd, Tampa, FL 33634

Admission: $15

For more information call: (813) 766-4635

Boston Plena: TAG Association Presents "El Jolgorio Navideno" 25th Anniversary - Saturday December 6, 2014

Join the TAG Association on December 6th

for the Jolgorio's 25th Anniversary!

The TAG Association is proud to bring you El Jolgorio Navideño, the largest Latino holiday gala in New England, on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Moseley’s on the Charles in Dedham, MA. For 25 years, El Jolgorio has served as a vibrant holiday event in Latino tradition to raise funds in support of educational and cultural programs that elevate the Latino community.

Give your friends and family the best Christmas gift around- the experience of an authentic Puerto Rican Jolgorio Navideño. For just $50 you get two floors of entertainment, three bands, two DJs, dinner by Vejigantes, and more! Best of all, with your ticket, you'll be supporting programs that elevate the Latino community! Buy your tickets today! Go to www.jolgorio.org or call Carmen Colombani at (617) 680-9885.

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

Kissimmee Plena: Fiesta De Panderos, Trompetas y Soneros - Saturday August 23, 2014

Events: Fiesta De Panderos, Trompetas y Soneros
Artist: Son de Kalle, Grupo Y. A. Plena and Pleneros de la Gunda desde Jacksonville
Date and Time Saturday August 23, 2014 at 12PM
Venue and Location La Finca de Chris at 4250 High Plains Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744
Admission: $10
For more information call: (407) 766-9170 or (407) 538-6042

Tampa Plena: 3er aniversario Mofongazo, con Paquito Acosta y ASDP - Sunday August 17, 2014

Event: 3er aniversario Mofongazo, con Paquito Acosta y ASDP

Artists: Paquito Acosta and A Son de Plena

Date and Time Sunday August 17, 2014, 1-pm-8pm

Venue and Location: El Monongazo Restaurant at 5520 Hanley Road, Tampa, FL

Admission: Not Listed

For more info call: (813) 280-2929

New Jersey Plena: 8va Feria De Artes Y Musica - Saturday August 9, 2014

Event: 8va Feria De Artes y Musica (8th Arts and Music Fair of NJ)
Artists: Johnny Olivo y Herencia De Plena; Pastrana y Plena Dulce
Date and Time: Saturday August 9, 2014 from 12 Noon till 8pm
Venue and Location: Elwood Park, (North), Newark, New Jersey 07104 enter Summer Ave and (or) Lincoln Ave
Admission: Not listed

Tampa Plena: 3er aniversario Mofongazo, con Paquito Acosta y ASDP - Sunday August 17, 2014

Ven a celebrar el 3er aniversario del Mofongazo! Directamente desde Puerto Rico, Paquito Acosta, cantante de la Primerisima orquesta de Tommy Olivencia. Y para afincar la cosa, le meteremos Plena de la buena. Pendientes a flyer y mas detalles, pero ve guardando la fecha.

No digas que no te dijeron!

Event: 3er Aniversario Mofongazo, con Paquito Acosta y ASDP
Artists: A Son De Plena
Date and Time: Sunday August 17, 2014 at 4pm
Venue and Location: El Monfongazo Restaurant 5522 Hanley Road No. 106, Tampa, FL 33634
Admission: Not listed

Central Florida Plena: Pinellas Park Latin Fest - Sunday August 3, 2014

Oficial Señores, Estas son las Orquestas que estarán en el Pinellas Park Latin: Fj One, Salsa Rumba, Orquesta Sol Caribe, Pleneros Son De La Calle, A Son De Plena, Dúo Joel y Omar. Y como si fuera poco el Grupo Quinta Avenida. Mega Flow, Mariachi El Invasor de México, Grupo Folklórico Raíces de México y Lily Cortes cantando música de Rancheras, y muchas sorpresas más tanto en comidas como en diversión para los niños. NO TE LO PIERDAS!!


Event: Pinellas Park Latin Fest
Artists: Son De La Plena and Son D'La Kalle
Date and Time: Sunday August 3, 2014 at 11AM
Venue and Location: England Brothers Bandshell at 5010 81st Avenue North, Pinellas Park, FL 33781d
Admission: Not listed

Tampa Plena: Refresca tu verano con A Son De Plena! - Sunday July 20, 2014

Uffff que calor hace! Perfecto para una cervezita fria y bailar la Plena en El Mofongazo Tampa. Seguimos con tus domingos de Plena, llevando cultura de la buena para las masas. 

Ya tu sabes...mofongos, jibaritos, tripletas, cervezitas, y Plena...que mas se puede pedir! Nos vemos alli!

Event: Refresca tu verano con A Son De Plena!
Artists: A Son De Plena
Date and Time: Sunday July 20, 2014 at 4pm
Venue and Location: El Mofongazo Restaraunt at 5522 Hanley Road #106, Tampa, FL 33634
Admission: Not listed

For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500045096792207&ref=70

Tampa Plena: Plenazo Mundial at Catrinas - Saturday July 12, 2014

Come and celebrate the World Cup Semifinals (Blogger,- I think they mean to celebrate the final and third place game) with A Son de Plena at Catrinas July 12, 2014 at 7pm!!! Mexican Puertorrican Brazilian Carnival Celebration. Drinks Specials: $3 Medalla Light Official, $10 Domestic Buckets and $5 Caipirinhas with Leblon Cachaca. Let's celebrate, united!!!! For Reservations please call 813-251-4604

Event: Plenazo Mundial at Catrinas
Artists: A Son de Plena
Date and Time: Saturday July 12, 2014 at 7pm.
Venue and Location: Catrinas Cocina Y Galeria at 2402 South MacDill Avenue, Tampa, FL 33629
Admission: Not listed