The "Plena" is an early twentieth-century Afro-Puerto Rican rhythm that was also a popular musical form among sugar-cane workers. The rhythm has its roots in West Africa, and in Diana Saez's engaging original work, the singers establish the rhythm in a clever introduction. The piano accompaniment employs salsa rhythms, hand percussion adds to the textures, and the singers alternate between dance-like melodies and rhythmic improvisations.

Publisher

Roger Dean Publishing Company

Composer

Diana V. Saez

Instrument

Choral

Pages

1

ISBN

9781429121910

Stock code

152836R

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