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Masters of Rhythm-MID-Doc w/video extras
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5m 31s
Here, percussionists/dancers Lalo Izquierdo and Huevito (Freddy Huevito Lobatón) talk about the Afro-Peruvian fancy footwork "zapateo" of which they are masters...how the steps are put together, who chooses the judge, how the old way of doing it was more complicated than the modern version. Joining them in the conversation is percussionist Cotito (Juan Medrano Cotito).
Filmed in Peru. Concept, direction and editing by independent filmmaker Eve A. Ma. In Spanish with English subtitles.
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