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Plena & Protest Song
Acclaimed New York plena group, Los Pleneros de la 21, joins resistance singer Taína Asili to explore the political meaning of plena in conjunction with her own original protest songs. In partnership with the Bronx Arts Ensemble. FREE (suggested donation: $5 at the door). [Event image: Taína Asili / photo credit: Mike Morgan]
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