Peru Negro

Sunday, December 21 2003 @ 11:34 AM EST

San Diego, USA - The Song-and-Dance ensemble, Perú Negro will make a long awaited San Diego debut on February 6th, 2004 at the WorldBeat Cultural Center. For most fans in the U.S. Peruvian music means Andean panpipes, but Perú Negro delivers an experience of Peru from its cultural roots, Afro-Peruvian song and dance. Peru's African legacy has only recently gained major attention. The slave trade lasted in Peru until 1845. Today, descendants of these slaves live in villages and city's along Peru's Pacific coast while their music, rhythms and dance all trace their roots back to West Africa.

he most popular village of Afro-Peruvian music is El Carmen. Peru Negro was founded in El Carmen and is recognized around the world as one of the leading exponents of Black Peruvian culture and pride. Peru-Negro boasts over 30 members involved.
Time: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $20.00 adv./ $25 at door
At the Joan Kroc Performing Arts Center.
6845 University Ave.
San Diego, CA
Contact: WorldBeat Cultural Center at 619 230-1190

World Music Central
http://worldmusiccentral.org/article.php/20031217213437739