Encanto en la Lucha: SUSANA BACA Canta!

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Susana Baca is a prominent Peruvian singer of Afro-Peruvian descent. She has dedicated her life to the research and preservation of Afro-Peruvian music and dance. She has been a key figure in reviving the cultura of her gente and of Afro-Peruvian music and dance. For example, she has been credited with bringing back "Festejo" music, which, like the culture that produced it, had previously been unrecognized. It is now regarded as an important part of Peruvian culture. Baca has contributed much to its international popularity, which began in 1995 with the release of the compilation CD The Soul of Black Peru. The album, which features the Baca song "Maria Lando," was released by the Luaka Bop record label, which belongs to ex-Talking Heads frontman David Byrne.

Baca grew up in a coastal fishing village Chorrillos, a district of the Lima Province of Peru, and part of greater Lima. Her music is a mixture of traditional and contemporary. Her backing band features indigenous Peruvian instruments such as the cajon ("wooden box," whose origins lie in an upturned fruit crate), guapeo (clay pot), and quijada (jawbone of a burro), as well as acoustic guitar and double bass. Although many of her songs are based on traditional forms such as the lando or vals, she also incorporates elements of Cuban and Brazilian music.

Her songs are poetic with lyrics that are rich with evocative imagery and composed by some of Latin American's premier poets, with whom she collaborates. Her voice is delicate yet soulful. She has an elegant and engaging stage presence, gliding gracefully about the stage while singing. Her delivery is so deeply felt and emotion-filled as to project a spiritual character, even in songs that are not expressly religious in subject matter.

With her husband, Bolivian Ricardo Pereyra, Baca founded the Instituto Negrocontinuo (Black Continuum Institute) in her seafront home in Chorrillos. It fosters the collection, preservation and creation of Afro-Peruvian culture, music and dance.

In 2002, Susana Baca won the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album, for her Lamento Negro CD. [BACK TO TOP]

Tickets on Sale Now $10 Assigned Seating on 1st Floor $8 General Admission on 2nd Floor Esperanza Box Office Hours 922 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX 78212 Monday - Friday, Noon - 7pm Day of Show, Saturday, September 25 10am - 3pm @ Esperanza Thiry Auditorium box office opens @ 6pm or by phone with a credit card (210) 228-0201 Click on seating chart at right to enlarge
aThiry Auditorium @ Our Lady of the Lake University 411 SW 24th St, San Antonio, TX 78207
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Susana Baca Susana Baca is a prominent Peruvian singer of Afro-Peruvian descent. She has dedicated her life to the research and preservation of Afro-Peruvian music and dance. She has been a key figure in reviving the cultura of her gente and of Afro-Peruvian music and dance. For example, she has been credited with bringing back "Festejo" music, which, like the culture that produced it, had previously been unrecognized. It is now regarded as an important part of Peruvian culture. Baca has contributed much to its international popularity, which began in 1995 with the release of the compilation CD The Soul of Black Peru. The album, which features the Baca song "Maria Lando," was released by the Luaka Bop record label, which belongs to ex-Talking Heads frontman David Byrne. Baca grew up in a coastal fishing village Chorrillos, a district of the Lima Province of Peru, and part of greater Lima. Her music is a mixture of traditional and contemporary. Her backing band features indigenous Peruvian instruments such as the cajon ("wooden box," whose origins lie in an upturned fruit crate), guapeo (clay pot), and quijada (jawbone of a burro), as well as acoustic guitar and double bass. Although many of her songs are based on traditional forms such as the lando or vals, she also incorporates elements of Cuban and Brazilian music. Her songs are poetic with lyrics that are rich with evocative imagery and composed by some of Latin American's premier poets, with whom she collaborates. Her voice is delicate yet soulful. She has an elegant and engaging stage presence, gliding gracefully about the stage while singing. Her delivery is so deeply felt and emotion-filled as to project a spiritual character, even in songs that are not expressly religious in subject matter. With her husband, Bolivian Ricardo Pereyra, Baca founded the Instituto Negrocontinuo (Black Continuum Institute) in her seafront home in Chorrillos. It fosters the collection, preservation and creation of Afro-Peruvian culture, music and dance. In 2002, Susana Baca won the Grammy Award for Best Folk Album, for her Lamento Negro CD. [BACK TO TOP]
	Trio Azul Azul, Bett Butler, Joel Dilley with Cecil R. Carter & Jonathan Raveneau United by a common love for traditional and not-so-traditional music from around the world, Trio Azul fuses backgrounds and languages, women's voices, and a variety of instruments adding up to an elegant, passionate, and unique experience. In this concierto, Trio Azul and guests will play homage to San Antonio's unique musical traditions, melding Westside & Eastside influences of blues and jazz with Afro-Mexican music.
Links - Read a review of a Susana Baca's August 12th performance at New York's Lincoln Center! • • • • the AfroPop Blog • Baca's Afro-Peruvian music encompasses love and politics • • • • Express-News • The Quiet Storm: Susana Baca doesn't need a huge voice to steal your heart • • • •SA Current • Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca • • • • SFGate • Susana Baca: the sensous voice of Afro-Peruvians • • Seattle Times www.susanabaca.com [BACK TO TOP]
*Convivio* Come and hear Susana Baca speak about her experience and work. Sunday, September 26th \| Suggested Donation - $100 Call 210.228.0201 for information and reservation
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