I discovered Susana Baca through the series, Blacks in Latin America, produced by Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. that aired recently on PBS.
Susana, of Afro-Peruvian descent, was born in Chorillos. According to Wikipedia, she has been a prominent figure in the revival of Afro-Peruvian music within Peru.
Once I heard her music, I knew I had to get a CD. Here’s De los Amores from her CD, Eco de Sombras.
Enjoy!
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Susana Baca and all those lovely afrobeat divas are terrific… Takes one back to a time, long ago, when life was less complicated. 8)
Yes, they are. Don’t they?
Thanks for stopping by, Elizabeth.
Marcia
What a wonderful voice. The tune lulls me to another place and time!
It does me too.
Thanks, Marge.
i love susana baca! i have 2 of her cds and i saw her many years ago in concert. s masterful, powerful woman!
I’d love to see her in concert. She does have such a presence. You’re right — she’s a powerful and masterful woman.
Thanks for stopping by,
Marcia