The Rough Guide to Afro-Peru

Up until 1950, Afro-Peruvian music was one of South America's best kept secrets. The music has its roots in the communities of black slaves brought to Peru's Pacific coast by the Spanish, and has become a combination of Spanish, Andean and African influences. This "Rough Guide" CD presents a collection of tracks that use a combination of percussion, scrapers, acoustic guitar, bass, vocals and the traditional cajon. The CD has been compiled by Dan Rosenberg who produces radio programmes such as Cafe International and Afropop Worldwide, and is a regular contributor to "fRoots", "Outpost", "Down Beat" and the "Rough Guides".
 
Up until 1950, Afro-Peruvian music was one of South America's best kept secrets. The music has its roots in the communities of black slaves brought to Peru's Pacific coast by the Spanish, and has become a combination of Spanish, Andean and African influences. This "Rough Guide" CD presents a collection of tracks that use a combination of percussion, scrapers, acoustic guitar, bass, vocals and the traditional cajon. The CD has been compiled by Dan Rosenberg who produces radio programmes such as Cafe International and Afropop Worldwide, and is a regular contributor to "fRoots", "Outpost", "Down Beat" and the "Rough Guides".