Afro-Peruvian Beats

Dengue Dengue Dengue, Branko and Matias Aguayo travel to Peru and make music with members of the Ballumbrosio musical family in this new documentary

Afro-Peruvian Beats

Afro-Peruvian Beats is a musical voyage that brings together international musicians Branko, Matias Aguayo and Dengue Dengue Dengue at the “Carnaval Negro” (Black Carnival) in Chincha, the largest black cultural event in Peru. The musicians are guided by the Ballumbrosio family, renowned local musicians and hosts, who serve as a creative bridge between Afro-Peruvian tradition and the visiting artists, immersing listeners in the rhythms, melodies, dance and instruments of Peru’s African cultural heritage to reinterpret and share this rich legacy with the world. Watch the full documentary above.

By Red Bull Music Academy on July 24, 2017

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