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About Me

De Rompe y Raja was founded in 1995 as a cultural organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Afro-Peruvian traditions and culture from the coastal region of Peru, where the music and motifs of European, African and indigenous peoples intersect. The troupe has collaborated with Coro Hispano of San Francisco and the World Repertory Ensemble, and performed at numerous universities and festivals, including appearances at the SF Ethnic Dance Festival and People Like me in many occassions in the last decade. Since year 2001 De Rompe y Raja has produced numerous Musicals and programs such as Recu-Tecu, Xto Moreno, Cajon "The Afro-Peruvian Pulse", Zamacueca!, and Diaspora Negra.

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Member Since: 11/30/2006
Band Website: derompeyraja.org
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Influences: Many great musicians such as bass/guitar player Carlos Pastor, vocalist Juan Cuba, guitar/ex-Musical Director Daniel Zamalloa, percussionist Jose Rivera and Icons of the Afro-Peruvian Arts such as Master dancer & percussionist Lalo Izquierdo & singer Marina Lavalle (founders of Peru Negro Cultural Association), Santiago Linares (The most influential arranger & musical director in Peru today), singer Pepe Vasquez & Manuel "Manguey" Vasquez (from the Vasquez family legacy), singer Jorge Luis Jasso, the late great singer Giomar Antonio, guitar legend Octavio Ticona, percussionist Freddy "Huevito" Lobaton, guitar player Pascual Obando, Musical Director Felipe Pumarada, just to name a few have helped the group to develop its identity since its foundation.
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Record Label: unsigned
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