Bomba Y Plena

Bomba y Plena are traditional Puerto Rican music forms that are interconnected yet distinct, celebrated for their vibrant rhythms and cultural significance. Bomba is the older of the two, with roots tracing back to the 17th-century African slave communities in Puerto Rico. It's a rhythmic and dynamic dialogue between dancer and drummer, where the lead drummer follows the improvised dance moves with corresponding beats on the skin drum or 'barril'. Plena evolved in the early 20th century, influenced by Bomba but developed into a narrative song that chronicles the social life of the community, often called "el periódico cantado" (the sung newspaper). It features a blend of rhythms played on handheld frame drums called 'panderetas', accompanied by harmonic vocals. Both genres embody the island's mestizo history and remain vital through performances and recordings by artists passionate about keeping the tradition alive.

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30 Años No son na'
Album - 16 Tracks - Released November 30, 2024
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Ismael Rivera
Mon Rivera
Plenealo
Plena Libre
Ramito
Los Pleneros del Quinto Olivo

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