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A Zest for Life: Afro-Peruvian Rhythms, a Source of Latin Jazz 57 min.

Peruvians of African descent are a minority within their country, but their culture has had a tremendous impact. Even la Marinera, Peru’s national dance, shows African influence. Using performance, historical photographs, and interviews, this program acquaints viewers with Afro-Peruvian music and dance. Host Eve A. Ma explains how these art forms were affected by the strictures of slavery in colon...

Formats: DVDStreaming Copyright Date: 2015