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More Afro-Peruvians
San Francisco Bay Area
RECENTLY COMPLETED
From Box to Cajón, 30 min. shows off the musical instruments developed by Afro-Peruvians, especially the cajón – and in the process, tells the story of the community. Features Peta Robles along with John Santos, Huevito, and Lalo Izquierdo.
de la caja al cajón (30 in.) nos enseña los instrumentos musicales desarrollado por los afroperuanos – especialmente el cajón – y nos cuenta algo de la historia de este pueblo. Protagonizaado por Peta Robles, Huevito, Lalo Izquierdo y John Santos.
In ENGLISH y ESPAÑOL with subtitles
REVIEWS- From Box to Cajón – de la Caja al cajón
“…a panoramic view of Afro-Peruvian struggles…. Highly recommended! Prof. Ivor Miller, Afro-Latin American Institute, Univ. of Calabar, NIGERIA
“….accessible…comprehensible as an introduction…yet informative for..those in the know. Covers the gender issues…. Prof. John Calloway, Prof. Emeritus, Univ. of San Francisco, USA
in film festivals in three countries, one award
Rasaki’s’ Drums and the rich rhythms of Nigeria’s Yorubá
Shows off important aspects of the Yorubá people of West Africa through a former drummer with King Sunny Adé, the “King of Juu Music.”. Since many African Americans have Yorubá roots, this film should have wide interest. 30 min. long
REVIEWS
“…highly captivating….” Prof. Jeleel Ojuade, Vice Chancellor, Ojaja Univ., NIGERIA
“…the response was overwhelmingly positive….” Melanie Menzel, BCM (Berkeley Community Media), USA
MORE AFRO-PERUVIANS
Masters of Rhythm the Afro-Peruvian Way –Maestros del ritmo a la forma afroperuana–
AS SEEN ON NATIONAL PBS
ENGLISH: Three master musicians from Peru shoot the breeze about growing up with music and their love of the art. The 30-min. video also comes with great performances.
ESPAÑOL: Tres maestros del cajón y zapateo charlan y actúan en presentaciones alegres. Esta peli de 30 minutos se emitía por la televisión nacional en los EE.UU.
in English y español (w/subtitles)
REVIEWS – Masters of Rhythm
“Highly recommended” – C. Block for Video Librarian
“a rare and delightful glimpse….” – John Santos, 7 times Latin Jazz Grammy nominee
“Delivers big on entertainment...”- Hershell West, former board chair, Pro Arts of Northern California
“a great way to discover more about this music,…” – Josh Armstrong for Percussive Notes (of the Percussive Arts Society)
nine festivals in four countries; awards
REVIEWS – A Zest for Life. (soon)
A ZEST for LIFE:. Afro-Peruvian Rhythms, a Source of Latin Jazz\
A one-hour video which combines music, dance, interviews and narration to give the history and performance arts of the lively Afro-Peruvian community.
Features Lalo Izquierdo along with the San Francisco Bay Area group “de Rompe y Raja.” Filmed in Peru and California.
San Francisco Bay Area
The Artist in Society: Talking with Hershell West
This is a one-hour film about Hershell West – a painter, muralist, teacher of at-risk youth, and arts promoter. As a black man born and raised in the segregated South, he was never expected to have a successful artistic career. He surprised them all.
With commissioned murals in Florida and California, West also worked as principal assistant to other muralists, most notably, John Wehrle.
He has been honored by cities and counties in California, was president of the board of many arts organizations, and introduced countess youth to the wonders of art..
A Zest for Life: Afro-Peruvian Rhythms, a Source of Latin Jazz – REVIEWS
Letitia Moore, Esq. – REVIEWS
Letitia Moore, Esq. – Mid-Career
IN PRODUCTION. Letitia Moore, Esq., former mayo and lawyer for the national EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), board member of several non-profits. She came to the .United States as a child. Her story is inspiring.
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