Marcial Reyes Y Sus Pleneros and Cuerdas De Borinquen - Puerto Rico In Washington

Review by Brian Gentles

Marcial Reyes Y Sus Pleneros and Cuerdas De Borinquen's album, Puerto Rico In Washington, is a beautiful tribute to the traditional Puerto Rican music. The album features a mix of plena and jibaro music, both of which have deep roots in Puerto Rican culture.

The plena tracks are full of energy and rhythm, with the pleneros' percussive instruments driving the beat forward. The jibaro tracks, on the other hand, are more mellow and melodic, with the cuerdas de Borinquen's string instruments providing a soothing backdrop for Reyes' vocals.

Summary by Brian Gentles

Puerto Rico In Washington is a great album for anyone interested in traditional Puerto Rican music. The musicianship is excellent, and the songs are a great representation of the rich cultural heritage of Puerto Rico. Highly recommended!