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Puerto Rican band Plena Es will perform its high-energy Caribbean dance music on March 25 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Koubek Center, 2705 S.W. 3rd St. <\/span><\/p>\n

The concert features the Puerto Rican folkloric genres Plena and Bomba. Plena was formed in Ponce, Puerto Rico around 1900 and is recognized for spreading messages, similar to the <\/span>corridos<\/span><\/i> in Mexico. Bomba was created by West African slaves on the island and is known for the creative connection between the drummer and the dancer.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event will also feature a pre-concert dance lesson, DJ set, specialty food and cocktail vendors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tickets at the door are $20 and $10 for MDC students, and can be purchased online at <\/span>http:\/\/www.brownpapertickets.com\/event\/2724838<\/a><\/span><\/strong> for $15. <\/span><\/p>\n

For more information, contact Madeline Rodriguez Ortega at (305) 237 7750 or <\/span>mrodri68@mdc.edu<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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