Website

• www.afrolatinproject.com

Technical Specifications

• Tech Rider (33 KB – PDF)
• Standard Introduction
  (29 KB – MS Word)

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Marketing Materials

• Poster (694 KB – JPG)
• Brochure (572 KB – PDF)
• Photo #1 (154 KB – JPG)
• Photo #2 (138 KB – JPG)
• Photo #3 (213 KB – JPG)

THE AFRO-LATIN PROJECT

The drums, dances, voices, and costumes of this ensemble fill large spaces with the exuberant colors, movements, and sounds which developed in Latin America as a direct result of the African presence there. The irresistible energy of the Afro-Latin Project celebrates the powerful African influence found in the music and cultures of Latin America, an influence which has spread throughout the world. Cuban "rumbas" and songs honoring the Orishas (deities) of Cuban mythology, Colombian "bullerengues," Puerto Rican "bombas," Brazilian "maculelés" and "capoeiras," Panamanian "cumbias," Peruvian "festejos", Venezuelan "tambores" - all of these dance and song traditions are but a sampler of what the Afro-Latin has to offer, as it brings to life the many facets of the African condition in Latin America, from the arrival of the slaves to today's revival of African-influenced music in Latin America.

Great for formal concerts as well as outdoor events.

Introduction

As the seeds of Africa spread throughout the “New World”, new music, new dances, and an incredible diversity of African cultural expressions began to emerge. Intertwined primarily with Spanish and Portuguese influences, and shaped by the formidable circumstances imposed by slavery, these expressions, as seen today, give us a glimpse into a not-so-distant past. We hope that you will not only be entertained, but also that you will begin to understand the magnitude of Africa’s influence in the New World. Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves for an experience unlike any other. Please welcome The Afro-Latin Project!