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Carnaval by Plena Libre

From the album

Album Title: Legado
La Buena Fortuna Music
Released: 2025
Duration: 58:24

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About the Album

The release is accompanied by the upbeat “Carnaval,” the newest single featuring GRAMMY Award-winning merengue singer, Elvis Crespo. Crespo delivers a joyful and expressive performance as his voice sits at the center of a rhythmic whirlwind littered with brass stabs, coro vocals, and interlocking patterns in the rhythm section. Plena Libre’s enchanting groove and tight performance makes it impossible not to want to dance. When asked about this collaboration, Crespo shared his respect for Gary, his family, the institution that is Plena Libre, and what they represent for Puerto Rican culture, making him “incredibly proud to be a part of this project.”

Tracks

Flores de Primavera; Carnaval; Ella Tiene; Requinto; Dos Ojos; Voy Subiendo; El Bravo; Maria Luisa; Ganas de Quedarte; Tumbalakatín; Remolino de Mar; Tumbao; Hasta Que Amanezca; A Mi Manera

Personnel

Plena Libre

band / ensemble / orchestra

Luis Gabriel Núñez Cox

bass

Additional Personnel

Victor Vélez: Voice, Barril, Coro, Güicharro, Panderos; Emmaniel Santana: Voice, Coro, Güicharro, Panderos; Miguel de Jesús: Voice, Coro; Rafael Falú: Pandero Requinto; Jonathan Montes: Piano; Joseph Montalvo: Piano; Pedro Dominicci: Timbal; Manuel Rivera: Congas; Rafy Torres: Trombone; Randy Román: Trombone; Cesar Ayala: Trombone; Kenny Ortiz: Trombone; Yanira Torres: Coro; Ricardo Pons: Clarinet; Raul Barris: Guitar; Jeremy Bosch: Flute; Charlie Pizarro: Requinto; Camilo Molina: Percussion; Janice Maysonet: Sax

Date featured

January 21, 2026

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