Plena Libre
Saturday, September 7 | 4 PM
FSU Clocktower | Rainsite: Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall, FSU Lane University Center
Plena Libre Photo courtesy of artists
“A mad weave of polyrhythms that simply sizzle.” (The Boston Herald)
Exhilarating Music from the Soul of Puerto Rico
Masters of traditional Puerto Rican plena and bomba styles, the Grammy Award-nominated ensemble Plena Libre fuses vibrant hand drumming, boisterous horns and lush, three-part vocal harmonies with modern Afro-Caribbean jazz for an electrifying stage performance.
Plena Libre’s music honors unique indigenous musical traditions while embracing modern sounds. Captivating international audiences for more than three decades, this trailblazing band of virtuoso musicians has only gotten better with age.
Plena Libre Teacher's Resource Guide
ARTS BEYOND THE STAGE
OFFSTAGE WITH WFWM
Immediately after the performance, Chuck Dicken, station director of FSU’s National Public Radio affiliate station WFWM-FM, joins the artists for a lively conversation with audience members. Interact with the Grammy-nominated musicians of Plena Libre as they discuss the music of Puerto Rico and share stories from their 30-year history.
