Celebrando con Los Pleneros de la 21:
¡40 años de Bomba y Plena Boricua, y más!
The 2023-2024 season marks the 40th anniversary of NYC’s Bomba and Plena ambassadors to the world, their music, their work, and their people.
Celebrations kicked off with special concerts, workshops and exhibits in collaboration with Taller Boricua, Pregones Theater, Alex Apolo Ayala, Juan Usera, The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center, Citylore, the Bronx Music and Heritage Center and East Harlem Tutorial Program.
Stay tuned here and our Upcoming Events page, and stay connected with our Facebook, Instagram and emails, for all the latest information on special events, workshops and concerts as we celebrate 40 years of Los Pleneros de la 21!
Below are prior events that have already taken place this season as part of our 40th anniversary celebrations.
Creator’s Lab: The Amalgamation of Jazz, Bomba, and Plena
Featuring LP21 musicians and masterful Jazz Composers.
Online Webinar
Retornos, Piquetes, y Bámbula - an Un Paso Alante dance class
Bomba dance class with Juan Manuel Usera.
The Clemente
Kick-off of the Bomba and Plena Children’s Workshop
Featuring special performances by BPCW alum and teachers.
East Harlem Tutorial Program
Los Pleneros de la 21: 40 Años de Crónica Musical
A retrospective concert and musical journey.
Teatro Pregones
Community Conversations: Arraigo y Fundamentos
An open dialogue and demonstration uncovering the stories and memories of founding and long-standing members of LP21.
CityLore
Alex Apolo Ayala’s Afro-Puerto Rican Jazz Big Band Celebrates Los Pleneros de la 21
Teatro Pregones
Community Conversations: Building Upon the Legacy
An open dialogue and demonstration, from the stories and experiences of next generation Bomba and Plena practitioners.
BMHC
