la Valentina-dance with narration
Masters of Rhythm-EDU-Doc w/video extras • 58s
For those of you interested in how a tradition can be confused, or for those of you who are interested in how world dance develops in the modern world, we offer you this dance with an explanation. The man who explained it to us, Lalo Izquierdo, is an Afro-Peruvian dancer, choreographer, percussionist, and folklorist. He was present at many of the events described in the narration.
Enjoy.
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