I had not heard of Peru Negro until seeing an advertisement for a concert. As I suspected I might, I found a piece about them on PRX. One that is quite well done I might add.
Cynthia Graber introduces us to Peru Negro and their music as well as a bit of their history and that of the fascinating culture and history of their slave ancestors--all in one compact report which leaves me hungry for more.
See you at the concert.
A good introduction to the growing popularity of Afro-Peruvian music both within Peru and elsewhere. This piece reminded me of the first time I heard the music live, at an informal concert and drumming session in Lima, set to candlelight. The sea air, rhythms and glowing lite left me hypnotized for days... This piece was a like a droplet of the sea air for me - the tone and material work well together, and the music is marvellous.
Given time, the piece would benefit from some further context, perhaps elaborating on how traditional drumming was forbidden for some time, and hence the importance of the connections between the music and the growing pride of the Afro-Peruvian community in their unique identity and history.
Comments for Peru Negro - music celebrating the Afro-Peruvian experience
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Joseph Fusco
Posted on March 01, 2006 at 05:11 PM | Permalink
Review of Peru Negro - music celebrating the Afro-Peruvian experience
I had not heard of Peru Negro until seeing an advertisement for a concert. As I suspected I might, I found a piece about them on PRX. One that is quite well done I might add.
Cynthia Graber introduces us to Peru Negro and their music as well as a bit of their history and that of the fascinating culture and history of their slave ancestors--all in one compact report which leaves me hungry for more.
See you at the concert.
Susan Johnston
Posted on February 19, 2006 at 10:13 AM | Permalink
Review of Peru Negro - Afro-Peruvian music
A good introduction to the growing popularity of Afro-Peruvian music both within Peru and elsewhere. This piece reminded me of the first time I heard the music live, at an informal concert and drumming session in Lima, set to candlelight. The sea air, rhythms and glowing lite left me hypnotized for days... This piece was a like a droplet of the sea air for me - the tone and material work well together, and the music is marvellous.
Given time, the piece would benefit from some further context, perhaps elaborating on how traditional drumming was forbidden for some time, and hence the importance of the connections between the music and the growing pride of the Afro-Peruvian community in their unique identity and history.