Ayllón‘s band features two percussionists, bass, guitar, piano and backing vocals. For this special live show, Ayllón invited a brass section, legendary Peruvian percussionist Alex Acuña, additional master percussionists, guitarist Ramón Stagnaro, and bassist Abraham Laboriel.
There are several music styles within Afro-Peruvian music and Ayllón performs many of them, including several festejos, which are audience favorites. On “Estuve Cavando,” she is joined by four female dancers.
One highlight of the show is the Jarana performance of a Jarana in the traditional style, with guitar, cajon, castanets and handclaps.
Another favorite is the Zapateo act. The Hermanos Campos, both percussionists, get on stage and perform a traditional Peruvian tap dance that includes foot tapping and body percussion.
There are more crowd pleasers such as the fabulous cajon jam with 4 players.
In addition to Afro-Peruvian classics, such as “Toro Mata,” “Me sabe a canela,” “Estuve cavando,” “Ingá,” Ayllón introduces her sentimental side with a medley of Creole Valses and “Añoranzas,” where she expresses nostalgia for Peru ( Ayllón now lives in the United States).
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
