Manuel A. Jiménez
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Manuel A. Jiménez or "El Canario", is a Puerto Rican musician most famous for his work in the plena
style. During the 1930s, he introduced new elements like piano, horns, and bass into plena, spreading its popularity.
Plena
Plena is a folkloric genre native to Puerto Rico. Its creation was influenced by African and Spanish music.-History:The music is generally folkloric. The music's beat and rhythm are usually played using hand drums called panderetas, but also known as panderos or pleneras. The music is accompanied...
style. During the 1930s, he introduced new elements like piano, horns, and bass into plena, spreading its popularity.