Luchadoras, Bomberas Y Pleneras

Los Pleneros de la 21

proudly present

Luchadoras, Bomberas & Pleneras

Las mujeres de nuestra música

A special event of BOMBA& PLENA: IN THE HOUSE

(LP21’s ticket subsidy program of educational performances for NYC students )

~ Celebrating the powerful women of our culture & Women’s History Month ~

FRIDAY, MARCH 19th 2010

10:00 am & 12 noon

Julia de Burgos Cultural Center

(1680 Lexington Ave • El Barrio, NY 10029)

$5 (students & teachers)

$10 general admission

Pay online today to secure your seats faster:

http://www.losplenerosdela21.org

RSVP by 3/15/2010

Info:

212.427.5221

nellietanco@aol.com

A powerful intergenerational & cross-cultural ensemble of inspirational women and leaders come together for a unique event featuring original and soul-stirring performances of traditional Bombas, Plenas and Salves from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Through their talents, they convey their stories and embody the countless contributions of the many women who have formed the endurance and electrifying essence of our Afro-Caribbean expressions. This event will inspire our next generations of cultural leaders through interactive performances with audiences, inspiring stories and moving songs, drum and dance!

Photo Credits: E.Irizarry, E.Sosa, E.Eversley, M.A. Otero

Bomba & Plena In The House is LP21’s popular ticket-subsidy program of educational music and dance performances for NYC schools & students dedicated to stimulate appreciation of East Harlem cultural institutions & Puerto Rican culture as integral to a vibrant community life.

In the House is part of LP21’s “Bomba & Plena For All” and is made possible in part with the support of The New York State Council on the Arts, The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Offices of NYC Council Member Melissa Mark Viverito, District 8.

¡chequéalo!

Can't make this session of In the House?

RSVP today for our next monthly performance:

April 23rd 2010

Bomba, Plena - The Music and our Spoken Word

in recognition of Poetry Month

LOS PLENEROS DE LA 21

Uniting Cultural Equity and Community Building Through Music for over 27 years!

1680 Lexington Avenue, Room 209

El Barrio, NY 10029

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New Meanings

Berta Jottar was kind enough to pass along the following information:

Register Now!!

New Meanings: Afro-Descendant Percussion Practices—

A Symposium

Williams College + Mass MoCA | February 12-14, 2010

Come and join us as we explore and network percussive traditions from the African Diaspora with some of most experienced artists and performers in the U.S.

New Meanings: Afro-Descendant Percussion Practices, explores the impact and direction of musical developments in the African Diaspora. Through interactive workshops, panels, lecture-demonstrations, video and concerts, the symposium will examine the contemporary interconnectivity that exists between percussion practices from West Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S.

Guest lecturers and artists include: Pedrito Martinez, Roman Diaz, M’bemba Bangoura, Ilu Aye, Café da Silva, Tyshawn Sorey, Mike Wimberly, Barbara Browning, Sonny Allen, Frisner Augustine, Atiba Rorie, Berta Jottar, Bashir Shakur, and more!!

To register and for more information, visit: stalwart-originality.williams.edu or call 413.597.3340

Student Registration $35

Early Registration $75

(before Jan. 29)

Late Registration $85

(before Feb. 12)

Door Registration $100

**Bus available, roundtrip from NYC/Williamstown for $40, see registration.

Ibae: Manuel Martinez Olivera "El Llanero Solitario"

I got a message from Lisa Maya Knauer early this morning with the following information:

Manuel Martinez, better known to many as "El llanero solitario", died
on Friday, January 29. Manuel made an indelible mark on the New York
rumba scene after he arrived in the Mariel boatlift, teaching, inspiring
and collaborating with dozens, if not more, enthusiasts. He was a
mainstay of the Central Park rumba, as well as some pioneering musical
ensembles like Chevere Macun Chevere and Los Afortunados.

He had been in failing health for the last several years. Over the years, many friends, proteges and fellow musicians took Manuel
in, and tried to help him find a more stable living situation, but for
the last several years, as his health declined, he was in a nursing
home in the Bronx. In recent years, only a small number of people
stayed directly involved with him. I'll leave it to
others to share their thoughts and recollections of Manuel, as I only
got to know him pretty late in the game (mid to late 1990s).

Funeral arrangements are being made at San Francisco/First Ave. Funeral
Services, First Avenue and 115 St. Once date and time for the viewing
have been set, we will send you the information.

Lisa Maya Knauer

P.S.

Manuel Martinez Olivera (1930-2010), Viewing Monday, February 1, 3-10
p.m. at San Francisco/First Avenue Funeral Services, 2242 First Avenue
(btwn 115-116 St., across from Camaradas).

Ibae - Israel "Izzy" Davila

(Izzy Davila, Photo Credit: Izzy Davila's Myspace)

It is with great sadness that I share with you the passing of another great rumbero. Israel "Izzy" Davila passed away in New York a couple of days ago, and has left a major void within the rumba/santo community. Izzy was an accomplished singer and percussionist, and if you have never heard him, just look him up on this site. More info to come but I wanted to put this out to everyone before too much time had passed.

(Photo Credit: Mark Sanders)

*** Mark Sanders, from Fidel Eyeglasses.Com sent me a great pic of Izzy, standing by his good friend Jose Rivera, and Eddie "Sweetback". Thanks Mark for the great pic***