Cotito live in concert

A night of Afro-Peruvian music, dance, food and culture

"La Voz del Cajon en Poesia" this weekend

“[The cajón] is a unique percussion instrument originated in Peru. During the colonial period, the Spaniards brought African slaves to Peru for their colonization of the coastal desert area known as the costa. The slaves brought with them the music of Africa, and this gradually blended with the music of the indigenous people, as well as some elements from European music, creating the unique musical culture we know today as criollo. The word cajón literally means box - a simple wooden box became this unique percussion instrument, which has become an integral part of Afro-Peruvian music, and is now used widely in many different genres of music around the world. The cajón has even found its way back to Spain, and is now an essential instrument in flamenco music.” – Cotito interview in MIN-ON

Join Galeria for a Saturday night full of performance and culture. World-renowned composer, performer and researcher Cotito will be playing an exclusive performance accompanied by Camilo Landau and special guests. The performance/workshop will showcase Afro-Peruvian music and poetry from the master of the Cajon.

• Authentic Afro-Peruvian food made by Nachi Bustamante
• Short performance by Nachi Bustamante about the role of women in Afro-Peruvian culture

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About Juan Medrano Cotito: Perhaps the most genuine performer of Cajon, Cotito has traveled the world for 30 years, participating in major world music festivals from London to Russia, from Morocco to Johannesburg, and across America to Malaysia. He has been awarded "Cultural Ambassador of the Cajon Peruano.” Accolades include a 2002 Latin Grammy with Susana Baca on “Lamento Negro,” and a 2009 Latin Grammy nomination with Novalima on “Coba Coba.” He recently released “La Voz Del Cajon” and is working on his next full length album.

$10-$15 sliding scale @ door

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