What People Are Actually Listening to in Peru
The past decade in Peru has been marked by political instability –with six presidents in the last six years— and growing social unrest, but it is well-known that periods of crisis can
A Multicultural Journey to the Beats of Cumbia
Why has cumbia spread throughout Latin America? It’s an Afro-Latin genre that emerged right there, in the Colombian Caribbean. But why — unlike other tropical music such as salsa or merengue —
5 Peruvian Electronic Music Producers Working with Afro Peruvian Sounds and Influences
The history of Afro Peruvian sounds and rhythms fusing with electronic music goes a long way back in time. One of its earliest examples is the 1985’s track “Brian Meno” where Miki Gonzales fused
Novalima: A Journey into the Afro-Peruvian Soul
Although many of us are familiar with some Afro-Latino musical genres, such as those from Cuba and Brazil, Afro-Peruvian music has long been overlooked by international audiences. Perhaps the perfect example of
The Artists Making Wave’s in Lima’s Underground Scene
The beauty in music is that it’s a free ticket to anywhere in the world you want to go, with just a click. Sometimes you want to be transported to a chic
“Colors of Peru” by International Photographer, Celia D. Luna
We recently asked Peru-born, Miami-based photographer and creative director, Celia D Luna to regale us with stories from her Andean homeland. She sent us some snapshots from her most recent photoshoot in the country