tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post1569160283976768426..comments2023-05-03T12:02:30.067-04:00Comments on Judith Mercado: Le Lo Lai - Puerto Rico's Plena MusicJudith Mercadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-67104862116792716712010-09-07T20:02:30.887-04:002010-09-07T20:02:30.887-04:00Cuban, yes, it is easy to forget RM has a good voi...Cuban, yes, it is easy to forget RM has a good voice, and he really nailed this one, I think.<br /><br />Nevine, I liked your "an evening of non-stop bouncing up and down!" Yep, I've had plenty of those with this type of music.Judith Mercadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-89764359832675875192010-09-07T17:14:39.882-04:002010-09-07T17:14:39.882-04:00That is very dancey, and I loved it. You always ha...That is very dancey, and I loved it. You always have such interesting and compelling things to share, Judy. I think it's the rhythm I love the most about this style of music. Just perfect for an evening of non-stop bouncing up and down!<br /><br />NevineNevine Sultanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08794887684860140819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-54600061698750183662010-09-07T04:12:12.563-04:002010-09-07T04:12:12.563-04:00Plena also was one of the quintessential elements ...Plena also was one of the quintessential elements that gave birth to salsa in the New York of the late 60s and early 70s, thanks to Fania All Stars. Along with Cuban 'son' and Colombian 'cumbia', plena has earned its right to be up there with the rhythms that gave us one of the more contagious and inspiring dances ever: salsa.<br /><br />Great post. I loved the clip. It's easy to forget that Ricky has a very good voice.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-53064838926965858662010-09-05T10:31:48.117-04:002010-09-05T10:31:48.117-04:00Judy and Harvey, so glad you enjoyed it, It is ha...Judy and Harvey, so glad you enjoyed it, It is hard to sit still.Judith Mercadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-3788319387190175352010-09-04T14:03:22.562-04:002010-09-04T14:03:22.562-04:00Loved it. Found it hard to sit still, so I danced ...Loved it. Found it hard to sit still, so I danced softly some where deep in my body.Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15746470842497291309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-25773762769393040192010-09-04T12:55:01.843-04:002010-09-04T12:55:01.843-04:00Fantastic beat. I love the drums, takes me back to...Fantastic beat. I love the drums, takes me back to my childhood in the Zimbawean bush and the drums throbbing through the night air. Stunning.<br /><a href="http://judycroome.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Judy</a>Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-74298396189068572752010-09-04T11:12:46.942-04:002010-09-04T11:12:46.942-04:00So glad you felt the joy. It's why I love thi...So glad you felt the joy. It's why I love this music.Judith Mercadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-56982647248526554452010-09-04T01:16:06.428-04:002010-09-04T01:16:06.428-04:00I agree with Maggie. Such joy! Although, Ricky may...I agree with Maggie. Such joy! Although, Ricky may be the main reason for their cheers...Ashley Ashbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268928207063175136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6492807304940108695.post-4111191598917695512010-09-04T00:50:34.945-04:002010-09-04T00:50:34.945-04:00love the joy!love the joy!Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699674732274478502noreply@blogger.com