 
Ritmo de Negros
Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 2
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 On: 2005-07-02
While I was on the J&R website browsing through the Peruvian music section,I was surprised to find a CD that was recorder by Pepe Vasquez, since I havent heard any of his songs in a long time.I always heard that Pepe Vasquez was one of the great musicians of "musica criolla" in my country,but I was never noticed his talent as a musician whenever I listened to him, since in Peru, pretty much the only songs youll hear of him playing on the radios are, No Valentin, and Jippy Jai.But when I heard the songs on this CD, I was absolutely blown away... since it was the first time I heard other songs sang by Pepe.Songs like "Ritmo de Negros," "No Valentin," and "Zamba Malato," are classics of Afro-Peruvian music, and are also sang by popular Peruvian singers such as Eva Ayllon, Arturo Cavero, Susana Baca, etc.This CD is a great example of Afro-Peruvian music.As youll hear this CD, youll notice that the beat is much more faster than the regular Peruvian "Musica Criolla." The implementation of the Congas are also another thing that differentiates Afro-Peruvian music, from "Musica Criolla," since in both music styles, the Peruvian cajon is used. Now I know why Pepe Vasquez is one of Perus most respected Afro-Peruvian singers.. His voice will absolutely lead you to dance to every song of this CD, and the chorus compliment him perfectly... I was glad to find this CD on sale because it serves as a sign that Peruvian folklore musics not mainly Indian music from the Andes, but it also comprises from the two main musical styles from the Peruvian coast, the Musica Criolla, and the Afro-Peruvian music. This CD is a MUST HAVE for any fan of Afro-Latin American music, and Africana fan.
by: Anonymous On: 2002-09-13
On the Pacific coast of Peru, a African music has survived in spite of repression by the Europeans. Drums and marimbas were forbidden because they "generate trance-like states and are the work of the devil." As a substitute, unique instruments were created out of everyday materials and developed into unique instruments that have remained a staple of Afro-Peruvian rhythm. Pepe Vasquez with his smokey voice is the undisputed star of this particular music. Brimming with explosive energy, he mixes the Lando and Festejo styles with dynamic Salsa grooves. His songs "No Valentin", "Ritmo de Negros" and "Zamba malato" have become Afro-Caribbean hymns. This CD is a portrait of some of his finest music together with several new recordings, and presents this undisputed star of Afro-Peruvian music to an international audience for the first time.
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