"A non-stop carnival of rhythm" (Los Angeles Times)
Saturday, February 23, 8 p.m.
MIAMI, FL–
In honor of Black History Month,
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County presents Afro-Peruvian troupe Perú Negro in the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall on February 23, at 8 p.m., for an evening the
Village Voice
describes as "an inspiring night of black pride, South American style."
The program will feature music from Peru Negro's new CD,
Zamba Malató on Times Square Records. Perú Negro is a Chivas 18 presentation.
Multiple Grammy Award nominees (2005) and official Ambassadors of Peruvian Culture, Perú Negro's dynamic group of more than 20 singers, dancers, and musicians celebrates Perú's rich African heritage with an intoxicating mix of "soulful music and sensuous dancing" (The New York Times).
In addition to Perú Negro's performance, the Center invites the community to celebrate African-American heritage with
Free Gospel Sunday on February 24 at 4 p.m. in the Knight Concert Hall featuring Johnny Sanders, the Florida Memorial University Gospel Choir, Pastor Avery Jones and the Avery Jones Singers, and New Jerusalem Primitive Baptist Church Choir.
The Arsht Center's Black History Month celebration began last weekend with
a historic exhibition of '50s and '60s Nightclub Billboards from Miami's "Little Broadway" era and a phenomenal concert by
Gospel legends
Mavis Staples and
The Blind Boys of Alabama.
Perú Negro's music combines African, Spanish and Andean harmonies and rhythms in a genre known as
musica criolla. Performances feature ten extraordinary young dancers, throbbing percussion instruments, melodic guitar and passionate singing – a mix that forms the heart of Afro-Peruvian music. This high-energy performance will feature traditional Peruvian instruments such as the
cajón, a wooden box-like drum instrument; the
batá,
a double-headed Afro-Cuban drum; and the unmistakable
quijada de burro, the dried jawbone of a donkey (teeth included) which can be used as a scraper, a rattle, or a percussive instrument when struck with the palm.
Founded by Ronaldo Campos de la Colina over 30 years ago, Perú Negro was initially comprised of 12 family members. Now, more than 26 people are involved in the Lima-based music-and-dance ensemble. This tour, the group's most extensive concert schedule ever in North America, features the debut of the youngest member of the Campos clan, 14-year old percussionist Edu Campos.
Perú Negro is generously underwritten by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP; BiscayneAmericas Funds; Anica and David Shpilberg.
Tickets for
Perú Negro
are $15-$48 and available through The Arsht Center Box Office at (305) 949-6722 or online at
www.arshtcenter.org. For group tickets (15 or more), contact (786) 468-2326.
The Arsht Center Education and Outreach Program will offer a series of master classes and workshops in dance, music and cooking, that will accompany this performance. Please visit
www.arshtcenter.org/educate for more details.
For a video clip, audio samples, and additional information about
Perú Negro, visit
www.perunegro.org.
H.O.T. at
the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County offers full-time students and seniors (65 and over), and members of the military Half-Off Tickets purchased on the day of performance. Must present current picture I.D. on day of show at The Arsht Center Box Office Window; 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami. Subject to availability of seats at time of purchase. Limit 1 ticket per purchase. The Arsht Center Box Office is open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Friday; beginning at noon on weekends when there is a performance scheduled; and two hours before every performance.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts is made possible by the public support of the
Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners. The Arsht Center also receives generous support from private and corporate contributions to the Performing Arts Center Foundation of Greater Miami through its Alliance Membership Program, City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency and the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
CALENDAR LISTING
world music and dance
The Arsht Center presents
Perú Negro
A Chivas 18 Presentation
"A nonstop carnival of rhythm" (LA Times), Perú Negro has performed all over the world as official Cultural Ambassadors of Peruvian Culture. Their high-energy show, a dazzling combo of celebratory dances and vibrant live music, bring to life the folkloric history of their ancestors. Perú Negro's album
Jolgorio
(2004 Times Square Records) received a Best Traditional World Music Album Grammy nomination and a Latin Grammy nomination. Their long-awaited new CD "Zamba Malató" was released on January 22nd.
Generously underwritten by
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP; BiscayneAmericas Funds; Anica and David Shpilberg.
Feb. 23 @ 8 p.m.
$15,$28,$38,$48
Knight Concert Hall
RELATED EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EVENTS
Afro-Peruvian Dance Workshop
Thursday, February 21, 2008
7:00 PM-8:00 PM, FREE
Ages 16 and up welcome
Beginner Level and above
Please come dressed to move
Peacock Education Center – John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
Peruvian Cuisine Cooking Workshop
Friday, February 22, 2008
7:00 PM-10:00 p.m.
Admission: $30.00 per person
SPACE IS LIMITED
Johnson & Wales University
1701 NE 127th ST. North Miami
Family Sing-along
Saturday, February 23, 2008
11:00 AM-12:00 p.m., FREE
Peacock Education Center – John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall
Reservations are required. To reserve a space please call 786.468.2270. For additional information, visit
www.arshtcenter.org/educate.
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