Afro-Peruvian music at Flushing Town Hall
South American Voices of NY - TANGOLANDO & FESTEJATION
On Saturday May 24th, Tangolando and Festejation performed at Flushing Town Hall. The first group combined Afro-Peruvian beats with the passion of tango singers into an interesting fusion of 2 of my favorite types of South American music. Sofia Tosello and Yuri Juárez started this project. The sounds are soothing and rhythms are deeply rooted in Peru. They performed original tunes, arrangements of Piazzola and renditions of traditional folk tunes from the Andes. The cajón (Hector Morales) gives the original music a very authentic sound. He and Shirazette Tinnin on the drum set blended their rhythms very well together and were in sync throughout the performance. The band is very well balanced and has a refreshing sound. Several members of this group also play with Gabriel Alegría's Afro-Peruvian Sextet. For more information on the band, go to http://www.sofiatosello.com/tangolando
Up next was a lively group that plays costal Peruvian music called Festejation. They performed with guest singer Ronald Polo. They had heavier more danceable rhythms and performed a lively set for the second half. This band is also worth checking out, especially if you're in the mood to move around. For more information go to https://www.facebook.com/festejation