Many great musicians such as bass/guitar player Carlos Pastor, vocalist Juan Cuba, guitar/ex-Musical Director Daniel Zamalloa, percussionist Jose Rivera and Icons of the Afro-Peruvian Arts such as Master dancer & percussionist Lalo Izquierdo & singer Marina Lavalle (founders of Peru Negro Cultural Association), Santiago Linares (The most influential arranger & musical director in Peru today), singer Pepe Vasquez & Manuel "Manguey" Vasquez (from the Vasquez family legacy), singer Jorge Luis Jasso, the late great singer Giomar Antonio, guitar legend Octavio Ticona, percussionist Freddy "Huevito" Lobaton, guitar player Pascual Obando, Musical Director Felipe Pumarada, just to name a few have helped the group to develop its identity since its foundation.
De Rompe y Raja was founded in 1995 as a cultural organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Afro-Peruvian traditions and culture from the coastal region of Peru, where the music and motifs of European, African and indigenous peoples intersect. The troupe has collaborated with Coro Hispano of San Francisco and the World Repertory Ensemble, and performed at numerous universities and festivals, including appearances at the SF Ethnic Dance Festival and People Like me in many occassions in the last decade. Since year 2001 De Rompe y Raja has produced numerous Musicals and programs such as Recu-Tecu, Xto Moreno, Cajon "The Afro-Peruvian Pulse", Zamacueca!, and Diaspora Negra.
Please join Los Cenzontles this Wednesday 11/12 @ Yoshi's in Oakland for an amazing evening of music with the legendary David Hidalgo of Los Lobos. Shows @ 8pm & 10pm. $10 off 10pm show. Thank you!
Compañer@s, las extraño montones!!!! Ojala que el destino nos una nuevamente. Y porfa me le dicen a Rosita los Santos de mi parte que: "Pinche!!!" Besos para todos y todas, Annahi Saoco
On July 15th, Yoshi's Oakland welcomes from Xalapa, Mexico, Son De Madera. Founded in 1992 and endowed with an enormous talent for musical arrangements and tradition research, Son de Madera represents the leading success in the current Son Jarocho movement (a musical and dance genre from Veracruz, Mexico). Son de Madera's main objective is the diffusion of the Son Jarocho based on the research of the traditional music and the incorporation of new sounds that enrich this music. Son Jarocho a style itself, that blends spanish, indian and african influences.
The Calgary Herald says “…the outdoor Mexican party had a few in the flanks trying to imitate her seemingly effortless, sensual moves. As The group's set progressed, the melodies became faster and more frantic, as did the dancing..." Recommended for fans of the Gypsy Kings and Rodrigo Y Gabriella.
Part of KPFA's World Music series at Yoshi's Oakland
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