The Adrienne Arsht Center presents
FESTEJO: PERU NEGRO & EVA ALLYON
February 4, 2011
Knight Concert Hall
Tickets: $30 -$65
“A nonstop carnival of rhythm!” – LA Times
In celebration of Black History Month, the Adrienne Arsht Center presents FESTEJO, celebrating the astounding 40th Anniversary of PERU NEGRO, Peru’s “Ambassadors of Peruvian Culture” in grand style with more than 30 musicians and dancers and the incomparable voice of EVA ALLYON! The Lima-based, legendary ensemble, PERU NEGRO, honors the musical legacy of the African Diaspora combined with the heritage of Peru with celebratory dances and vibrant live music that turns every stage into a festejo. Affectionately known as the Peruvian Tina Turner, Grammy-nominated EVA ALLYON has a husky, elegant voice that embodies the very soul of Afro-Peruvian music. Her 30-year career has spanned the globe, establishing ALLYON as the ultimate interpreter of the lando, a passionate musical expression of Afro-Peruvian pride. With more than 20 albums to her credit and countless accolades, ALLYON is one of the great figures of today’s Latin music.
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