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

New York Bomba and Plena: Plena Sin Fronteras Live at Camaradas - Saturday August 2, 2014

Plena Sin Fronteras will be bringing the swinging sounds of Puerto Rico to Camaradas El Barrio. Join us and share the love of the cultural music of Puerto Rico. Great food and jamming music for just $8 at the door. Come and get your groove on.

Events: Plena Sin Fronteras Live at Camaradas
Artists: Plena Sin Fronteras
Date and Time: Saturday August 2, 2014 at 9PM
Venue and Location: Camaradas El Barrio at 2241 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10029
Admission: $8

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

Chicago Bomba: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center & After School Matters Presents - Thursday July 31, 2014

Please come to the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center and After School Matters Program Showcase Featuring Music Video Production and Traditional Puerto Rican Bomba students.
Instructors:
Music Video Production: Amber Mohammad and JoVia Armstrong
Traditional Puerto Rican Bomba: Charly Barbera

Event: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center and After School Matters Presents Program Showcase
Host: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
Date and Time: Thursday July 31, 2014 at 6:30-8:30PM
Venue and Location: Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center at 4048 W. Armitage Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
Admission: Not listed

For more information go to: http://srbcc.org/

Kissimmee Plena: Plenazo De Corazon - Saturday August 2, 2014

Familia!! Llego el momento de hermandad y solidaridad por nuestro gran hermano Markito Garcia y su gladiador y guerrero Ramoncito. 

Ramoncito esta en el proceso de un transplante de corazon y este evento es para recaudar fondos para su cuidado y proceso. Estaran los mejores grupos de Plena en la Florida, Plena Mar Latino, PLeneros Son D'la Kalle, PLENEROS DE LA CENTRAL, Juan Rentas y Ya Plena, La casa de Doña Plena, y muchos mas!

Ven y comparte con tus amigos pleneristicos, y ayuda a esta gran causa. Todo por el gran Ramoncito!!

Event: Plenazo De Corazon
Artists: Plena Mar Latino, PLeneros Son D'la Kalle, PLENEROS DE LA CENTRAL, Juan Rentas y Ya Plena, La casa de Doña Plena
Date and Time: Saturday August 2, 2014 at 11AM
Venue and Location: Hacienda El Areito at 3501 Mornigngside Dr., Kissimmee, FL 34744
Admission: Not listed

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

San Francisco Bomba: From LA to the BAY - Friday July 25, 2014

From LA to the BAY Buye PongoBomberas de la Bahia.& DJ Rabeat. Cumbia, Bomba, Merengue y mas para bailar y gozar!!!

Reunited and it feels so good!!! Las Bomberas and Buyepongo go together like clave y tambor!!! And when they get together its a guaranteed hip shaker!! Dont miss this unique night of Bomba, Plena, Cumbia, Merengue y mas!! And keeping the dancefloor moving all night we have DJ Rabeat hitting you with tropical gems!! From LA to the Bay nobody does it better than.....

BUYEPONGO
www.buyepongo.com
With deep roots in South and Central America, Buyepongo draw heavily from the Latino musical culture. Taking their cues from traditional "roots" music of Colombia, Haiti, Belize, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. Buyepongo create a very vibrant polyrhythmic sound by seamlessly fusing merengue, punta, and cumbia. The group's pulse and power is built around the drum and guacharaca (pronounced: wah cha rah ca) giving them an upbeat tropical flare.

LAS BOMBERAS DE LA BAHIA
https://www.facebook.com/bomberadelabahia

One of only a handful of all-women’s Bomba groups to ever exist internationally, Las Bomberas take Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba music to the next level. Born in SF’s Mission district with a passion and commitment to social justice, Las Bomberas strive to use the cultural arts to lift the voices of marginalized communities while holding a deep love of Afro-Puerto Rican traditions. The group was founded in November 2007 and is composed of San Francisco Bay Area artists, educators, and activists, under the direction of Sarazeta Ragazzi and Denise Solis. Come celebrate love, life, and liberation with the intoxicating rhythms of Puerto Rico and Las Bomberas de la Bahia!

SUBMISSION
2183 Mission st San Francisco, CA
$7 all night!!

Event: From LA to the BAY
Artists: Buye Pongo and Las Bomberas De La Bahia
Date and Time: Friday July 25, 2014 at 9PM
Venue and Location: Submission at 2183 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Admission: $7

For more information go to: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=611063789009236&ref=70