Ever since the formation of his now long standing sextet, Gabriel Alegría has used his well-drilled cohort – comprising saxophonist Laura Andrea Leguia, guitarist Yuri Juárez,...
A decade ago Gabriel Alegría called upon his drummer-friend, Hugo Alcázar, to make a record where the music of the coastal part of Perú – its...
Despite the curious sounding titles—a mixture of Spanish and English—obviously in an attempt to try conjure up images of the protagonist and drummer Danny Susnjar’s fascination...
“Once again this exciting ensemble does a star turn as it brings to life the wild and burgeoning rhythm of the...
Trumpeter Gabriel Alegría’s first album to attract attention was the sensational Nuevo Mundo, which featured his seminal sextet, an ensemble that included one of the greatest...
There may be a tongue-in-cheek aspect to Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra’s album, 40 Acres and a Burro (Zoho Music – 2011). The...
Every once in awhile there comes a musician who, when playing his or her chosen instrument, seems to carry within a vital life-force that is irrepressible,...
According to theperuguide.com “Peñas are music clubs that offer folkloric music shows, in particular Afro Peruvian and Criollo gigs. In these upbeat venues you usually eat...