la Valentina-dance filmed in Peru
Masters of Rhythm-MID-Doc w/video extras • 1m 4s
Filmed in Peru, this dance (called "la Valentina") is the subject of some confusion. Is it Afro-Peruvian or Afro-Caribbean? We give you just the dance here because it's so much fun to watch. To find out about it and resolve the confusion, watch the version with narration.
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