The Afro-Peruvian Classics: The Soul of Black Peru

Overview

The Afro-Peruvian style heard on The Soul of Black Peru compilation originated hundreds of years ago from the Spanish slave trade. The music is a mix of African, Spanish, and Andean traditions, due to the fact that the slaves who came to Peru were not from one specific region, so they did not have a common language to communicate with. It's easy to break the music down and see which culture contributed what -- the lyrics are all sung in Spanish (Spain), have a slight melancholy approach (similar to the Yaravi form from the Andes), and boast interesting rhythms (Africa). The musical form is just starting to catch on in other parts of the world, and deservedly so. And since this is heartfelt, emotional music, fans outside of the world music circle can easily grasp and appreciate it. Ranging from Manuel Donayre's "Yo No Soy Jaqui" to Chabuca Granda's "Lando" (Luaka Bop Records head David Byrne even contributes a track, "Maria Lando"), The Soul of Black Peru is a true musical treasure. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	04/08/2014
Label:	Luaka Bop
UPC:	0680899001816
Rank:	57339

Tracks

1. Maria Lando  - Susana Baca
2. Yo No Soy Jaqui (I Am Not Jaqui)  - Manuel J. Donayre
3. Canterurias (Songs)  - Cecilia Barraza
4. Samba Malato  - Lucila Campos
5. Enciendete Candela (Light the Flame)  -  Conjunto Gente Morena  - Roberto Rivas
6. Azucar de Ca¿¿a (Sugarcane)  - Eva Ayllon
7. Prendeme la Vela (Light My Candle)  -  Abelardo Vasquez & Cumanana  - Abelardo Vazquez
8. Land¿¿  - Chabuca Granda
9. Toro Mata (Bull Kills)  - Lucila Campos
10. Son de los Diablos (Dance of the Devils)  -  Peru Negro
11. No Me Cumben (That's Not for Me)  - Nicomedes Santa Cruz
12. Una Larga Noche (A Long Night)  - Chabuca Granda
13. Lando  -  Peru Negro
14. Maria Lando  - David Byrne
15. Zapateo en Menor

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Cecilia Barraza   Primary Artist
Eva Ayllon   Primary Artist
Abelardo Vasquez & Cumanana   Primary Artist
Manuel J. Donayre   Primary Artist
Nicomedes Santa Cruz   Primary Artist
Lucila Campos   Primary Artist
Peru Negro   Primary Artist
Roberto Rivas & El Conjunto Gente Morena   Primary Artist
David Byrne   Primary Artist
Chabuca Granda   Primary Artist
Susana Baca   Primary Artist
Conjunto Gente Morena   Primary Artist
Abelardo Vazquez   Primary Artist
El Conj. Gente Morena   Primary Artist
Abelardo Vasquez   Primary Artist
Roberto Rivas   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Fietta Jarque   Liner Notes
Chip Kidd   Design
Carlos Soto de la Colina   Composer
Daniel Escobar   Composer
Kat Egan   Project Coordinator
Roberto Rivas   Composer
Chabuca Granda   Composer
Gregorio Martinez   Liner Notes
Traditional   Composer
Scott Hull   Mastering