It always makes me happy when states apologize for the institution of slavery and the mistreatment that accompanies it. I get especially inspired when faraway places, like Peru, apologizes for ...

The rhythmic beats of the cajon, voices of Northwestern’s Latin Music Ensemble, stomping of feet and laughter of dancers filled Harris Hall on Wednesday evening as members of the NU community gathered ...

LA QUEBRADA, Peru (AP) – Every year, Peruvians descended from African slaves come to La Quebrada to celebrate an adored black saint. The devotees join in a procession for Santa Efigenia, ...

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More blacks were transported as slaves to Mexico and Peru than to the United States. Afro-Peruvians have staged a cultural revival, but Afro-Mexicans are much more reticent about their origins.

A musical extravaganza of songs, dances and dramatic scenes that depicts the artistic career of an entire family of Afro-Peruvian musicians, the Leyvas, from the streets of Lima (Perú) to Washington, ...

El Muki; Luciernagas (Fireflies); Mala Senal (Bad Sign); Panabe; Vista Panoramica (Bird's Eye View); Ausencia (Absence); La Zafra (The Harvest); Despertar (Awakening); Walking on the Moon.

Our staff is mourning the loss of María Catalina Robles Izquierdo, renowned Afro-Peruvian musician and music educator. She passed away on November 26. Born and raised into a prominent Black musical ...

NY good business begins every days work with a focus upon their mission statement. Its generally a paragraph that simply and clearly states the companys goals and defines the motivation behind their ...

The Afro-Peruvian Jazz Orchestra performs both original compositions and unique arrangements of traditional Peruvian tunes. The Ball State University Jazz Ensemble will open the show at the Brown ...