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A Zest for Life: Afro-Peruvian Rhythms, a Source of Latin Jazz

  • 20122012
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A Zest for Life: Afro-Peruvian Rhythms, a Source of Latin Jazz (2012)
'Bridges the gap between Latinos and African-Americans, and uncovers a pillar of Latin jazz.   "A Zest for Life" presents a community's history and culture through its performance tradition.'  It combines performance, interviews, on-location video, photographs and a host's narrative.  Filmed in USA and Peru;  in English, and Spanish with English subtitles.
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We explore the link between Afro-Peruvian traditional performance arts and Latin jazz and, through interviews and performance (in Peru and on stage), get background information on the commun... Read allWe explore the link between Afro-Peruvian traditional performance arts and Latin jazz and, through interviews and performance (in Peru and on stage), get background information on the community and its parallels to African Americans.We explore the link between Afro-Peruvian traditional performance arts and Latin jazz and, through interviews and performance (in Peru and on stage), get background information on the community and its parallels to African Americans.

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    • Eve A. Ma
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    • Lalo Izquierdo
    • Jorge Luis Jasso(voice)
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    • Eve A. Ma
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    • Jorge Luis Jasso(voice)
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      'Discovering a pillar of Latin jazz; presenting a community's history and culture through its performance tradition.' 'A Zest for Life' uncovers a pillar of Afro-Peruvian jazz. It combines performance, interviews, on-location video, photographs and a host's narration to present a lively and colorful tradition. Afro-Peruvian music and dance originated in the days of slavery, created by a community resourceful in the face of adversity, able to survive by making fun of those in power. Filmed primarily in California, most performers are native Peruvians. The documentary's star, charismatic and world famous Lalo Izquierdo (from Peru), is artistic director, lead dancer, lead percussionist and chief interview subject. Other luminaries include singer-songwriter Jorge Luis Jasso and guitarist Vladimir Vukanovich. Gabriela Shiroma (business director/lead female dancer) also deserves mention. —Anonymous
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        A Zest for Life: Afro-Peruvian Rhythms, a Source of Latin Jazz (revised 2015)
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        Ritmo Negro del Peru
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        • May 2012 (Germany)
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