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Afro-Peruvian

Feel the rhythm of Afroperuano music
April 4, 2015

Cajon – Peruvian rhythm and beyond

The cajón is little more than a wooden box with a hole in it, yet it is one of the world’s most popular percussion instruments in the world today. This six sided drum provides the hypnotic pulse of Peruvian Criollo and Afroperuano, as well as musical…

Afro-Peruvian Dance
November 26, 2014

Trip to Peru: Lima’s street theatre renaissance

Some words of travel advice: On your trip to Peru, take some time to stop and explore before you skip…

Oscar Aviles - Peruvian musician
October 31, 2012

Happy Música Criolla Day!

On October 18, 1944, then-President of Perú Manuel Prado declared October 31 a national day to celebrate Música Criolla. The…

Nicomedes Santa Cruz
May 28, 2012

The Day of Afro-Peruvian Culture: June 4

June 4 is the day Nicomedes Santa Cruz (1925-1992) was born. He was a pioneer in modern Afro-Peruvian poetry, journalism…

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