Perú Negro

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Perú Negro is an Afro-Peruvian musical ensemble founded in 1969 to celebrate and preserve Peru's black culture and música criolla. Ronaldo Campos de la Colina founded the Lima-based group with 12 family members. The group has been appointed by the government of Peru as the "Cultural Ambassadors of Black Peru." When Ronaldo Campos died in 2001, his son Rony Campos took over the direction of the troupe. Today, the group has over 30 members and a youth troupe, Peru Negrito.

[edit] Discography

• (2001) Sangre de un Don
• (2004) Jolgorio

[edit] See also

• Afro-Peruvian
• Cañete
• Musica negra
• Cajon box drum

[edit] External links

• Peru Negro Official Page
• The Modern Cajón