Tag: Latinx

Seven people stand side by side outdoors against a greenish sky, all wearing dark jackets, with neutral or serious expressions, facing the camera—capturing the cool energy found in Novalima songs and their signature dance music style.

7 Novalima Songs to Keep You Dancing All Week

By Kristen Day Have you ever been to Peru? What about a dancefloor? Thanks to the eight-member Afro-Peruvian folk ensemble, Novalima, we're headed to both! Novalima is an eclectic mix of ancient indigenous inspiration, Afro-Latino soul, danceable rhythm, and percussive...
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A group of eight people, including one woman, stand smiling together indoors against a rustic brick wall, wearing casual clothing and posing for the camera—capturing the spirit of Novalima and Peru’s blend of old and new sounds.

Novalima Mixes Old and New Sounds From Peru

Few would have thought that the ancestral, gritty sounds of Afro-Peruvian music, made from a cajón (wooden box) and the rattle of a donkey jawbone, would become a modern sensation. But it has, thanks to the creative sounds of Novalima,...
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Seven people stand side by side outdoors against a plain background, wearing dark jackets and casual clothing. All face forward, with neutral or slight smiles, and one woman stands among six men.

Novalima

Blending electronica beats with traditional instruments and tempos of Afro-Peruvian folk, Novalima conjures the soundtrack to both contemporary midnight mysteries and cultures that have endured for hundreds of years.

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