Susana baca biography books

Born c.

Susana baca biography books

in Chorrillos, Peru; married Ricardo Pereira. Addresses: Record company--Luaka Bop Records, P.O. Box Cooper Station, New York, NY ,; Booking--International Music Network (U.S.), Main Street, Gloucester, MA Phone: () ; () Fax: () ; ()

With two well received albums and a string of acclaimed concert dates in North America and Europe, Susana Baca has succeeded in her mission to preserve the unique musical heritage of Afro-Peruvians and bring it to listeners worldwide.

From her childhood in the Chorrillos neighborhood of Lima, Peru, where she first learned the traditional folk music of her Afro-Peruvian ancestors, to her work with the Instituto Negrocontinuo, dedicated to preserving those folkways, Baca's talent, integrity, and perseverance have earned her an esteemed place on the world music scene.

To many listeners, Baca's music is strikingly contemporary in its sensual expression of identity, struggle, and endurance; however, the singer's connection to her