Bethel_MUSI322

Portfolio Spanish Speaking  This will be the final blog as the end of my school semester is approaching. It was lots of fun doing these blogs. But for now, let's focus on the good!  I will continue to write about Caribbean music's Creolization.  It will, however, focus on Spanish-speaking Caribbean countries. An island paradise with a sun-kissed Caribbean climate, rich history and culture, exceptional food, pristine beaches, majestic mountains, relaxation, and adventure, is Puerto Rico.  Puerto Rico is an island where the old world blends with the new. With that being said the Creolized music genre I will focus on from this island is Plena music.  A Puerto Rican Plena is a short narrative song that satirically (criticizes) a person or an event.    The music of Plena combines African and Latin American influences, as its characteristics use a mixture of African rhythms, vocals, and dance.  In the Plena, the soloist and chorus alternate stanzas and ...