Plena Libre
Listen to Mi Plena Es LibreOne of the hottest tropical bands today, known for their high-energy show and hard-driven Puerto Rican rhythms. Plena Libre is considered the Ambassadors of the Puerto Rican afrorican music, Plena and Bomba. They have travelled to over 175 cities, in more than 20 countries. From France, to Malaysia, United States and Argentina, Holland, Mexico, England. They are responsible for the revival of the Puerto Rican music, since their inception many plena groups have been created or existing groups have re entered the musical scene in Puerto Rico. Plena Libre is constantly on tour either in Puerto Rico or throughout the world. Their 15th anniversary will be a major event in 2008.
At the core of Plena Libre's music are the native Puerto Rican folkloric rhythms of plena and bomba, which are infused with salsa, jazz, other Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and topped with sizzling horn charts.
Plena Libre presents an entertaining, dynamic and culturally infused program.
Combining a swinging rhythm section, horns and vocals, Plena Libres music has been given new light and patterns with contemporary dance floor styles such as songo, samba, reggae, salsa and pambiche. Add to that an electrifying stage presentation and choreographed dance steps and you have an extraordinary musical experience!
