Plena music is generally folkloric in nature. The music's beat and rhythm are usually played using hand drums called panderetas, also known as panderos. The music is accompanied by a scrape gourd, the guiro. Panderetas resemble tambourines but without the jingles.

2017年4月10日 · Plena is a Puerto Rican musical genre with Afro-Puerto Rican origins; through participatory, energetic songs, performers can criticize relevant social concerns of Puerto Rican society from the stance of the commoner. This article investigates the history, structure, and function of plena music as it relates to Puerto Rican culture and society.

2021年9月21日 · Plena music, also known as la plena, is an Afro-Puerto Rican musical genre known for its heavy percussion and energetic sound. Plena has long been used as a way for working-class Puerto Ricans to communicate with each other and critique society.

Bomba and plena are percussion-driven musical traditions from Puerto Rico that move people to dance. Often mentioned together as though they were a single musical style, both reflect the African heritage of Puerto Rico, but there are basic distinctions between them in rhythm, instrumentation, and …

Plena music is characterized by its lively and rhythmic sounds, showcasing its roots in Bomba. Percussion instruments take center stage in this genre, featuring panderetas —small tambourines with jingles, maracas—shakers crafted from gourds filled with seeds or beads, and güiros —a gourd-shaped instrument originating from the Indigenous ...

2024年8月3日 · Among the rich tapestry of musical genres, Plena music stands as a vibrant and distinct thread, weaving together the history and spirit of Puerto Rico. Born from a fusion of African, Spanish, and Taino influences, Plena has carved its unique path through the annals of musical evolution, and its trajectory is a testament to the resilience and ...

Plena was born of African roots and was transformed into a uniquely Puerto Rican expression by the influences of Jíbaro, native Taino, and European musical traditions, in addition to the contributions of freed slaves from English-speaking Caribbean Islands who travelled to Puerto Rico seeking work.

Plena songs are characterized by the repetition of phrases. We have compiled several plena songs that describe situations and stories that are engrained in our cultural tradition. They include: El Bombón de Elena. La Máquina. Mosaico Número Uno. Julia Lee. Karacatiski. Carbón de Palito. Tanta Vanidad. Cuando las Mujeres Quieren a los Hombres.

Plena instruments include three or more panderetas, handheld frame drums, of different sizes: seguidor, segundo, and requinto, each playing a different rhythm, and a güiro. With roots in West Africa, plena also reflects music from other Caribbean Islands and is now a source of national pride and cultural identity for Puerto Ricans.

2020年12月7日 · Plena was extended off of Bomba during the 20th century where stories were conveyed in songs. Lyrics have been composed out of political movements, events and history.