Plena Libre's 2023 Concert History

Founded in San Juan by bass player/composer Gary Núñez, Plena Libre is well into a 15-year voyage that has seen the orchestra re-invent the sound of Puerto Rico’s plena and bomba traditions. During that time, Gary and his group have recorded 12 stellar albums which have garnered four Grammy nominations. In taking their unparalleled live show to the world, the group has spread the gospel of their unique Afro-Rican sound on international jazz festival stages from Montreal to Milan and Denmark to Veracruz.

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 28, 2023 –
Apr 30, 2023
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Weekend 1 of 2)
Ed Sheeran / Lizzo / Robert Plant / Alison Krauss / Jill Scott / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Gary Clark Jr. / Steve Miller Band / Kenny Loggins / Wu-Tang Clan / The Soul Rebels / Jazmine Sullivan / The Revivalists / Big Freedia / Los Lobos / Jamie Cullum / Tank and the Bangas / Taj Mahal / Allison Russel / Mavis Staples / Marcus King / Angelique Kidjo / Samantha Fish / Christone "Kingfish" Ingram / The Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Kermit Ruffins & the Barbeque Swingers / Ivan Neville's Dumstaphunk / Rebirth Brass Band / Charlie Musselwhite / Cyril Neville / Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen / Leo Nocentelli / Sonny Landreth / Cory Wong / Mdou Moctar / The Campbell Brothers / The Gospel Soul of Irma Thomas / Nicholas Payton / MonoNeon / Cory Fonville / Sweet Crude / Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience / Little Freddie King Blues Band / Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots / Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles / Charmaine Neville Band / The Dixie Cups / Clarence "frogman" Henry / Wanda Rouzan / Al "Carnival Time" Johnson / Davell Crawford / Lost Bayou Ramblers / The Original Pinettes Brass Band / Dragon Smoke / Dr. Bobby Jones / Lil' Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers / Leah Chase / Honey Island Swamp Band / the Zion Harmonizers / Tribute to Sidney Bechet featuring Donald Harrison Jr. and Aurora Nealand with Dr. Michael White / Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie / Something Else! featuring Vincent Herring, James Carter, Randy Brecker, Lewis Nash, Dave Kikoski, Paul Bollenback, & Essiet Essie / Jordan Family Tribue to Kidd Jordan featuring Stephanie, Rachel, Marlon, and Kent Jordan / La Tribu De Abrante / Plena Libre / Ángel “Papote” Alvarado y el Grupo Esencia / Conjunto Típico Samaritano / Tambuyé / Vejigante Parade with Casa de la Plena Tito Matos / Las Cafeteras / Seratones / Gregg Martinez & the Delta King's Swamp / TK Hulin / Johnnie Allan Show all bands
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Latin
World
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican Rock
Puerto Rican Folk
Musica Jibara
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2024 1 concert
2023 1 concert
2018 1 concert
2017 1 concert
2016 3 concerts
2015 3 concerts
2013 2 concerts
2012 7 concerts
2010 1 concert
2008 2 concerts
2007 4 concerts
2006 11 concerts
2005 3 concerts
2004 2 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Plena Libre had?

Plena Libre has had 42 concerts.

What genre is Plena Libre?

Plena Libre is most often considered to be Latin, World, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican Rock, Puerto Rican Folk, and Musica Jibara.

When was the last Plena Libre concert?

The last Plena Libre concert was on May 04, 2024 at Appell Center For The Performing Arts in York, Pennsylvania, United States.

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