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ABYA YALA


Peruvian folklore is full of mystery and magic. Perunka Folk Dance Company uses dance and anthropological studies to rescue the popular dances of Peru from oblivion. The Company was formed by a group of professional artists, graduates from the Escuela Nacional de Folklore del Peru and other universities. They are dedicated to spread the dances of Peru throughout the country and around the world.

Carlos & Milagros have performed in various locations in the New York metropolitan area and in New Jersey. Carlos David has a master's degree in composition from Queens College and has written music for television, radio and theater. He co-composed the music for the play La Gringa, which has been playing at Repertorio Espanol since 1995. He also did the music for the Latin Heritage Awards in 1997 and 1998 on NBC.

Milagros Albrecht, performing with the Trujillo Symphony orchestra was a finalist in the Pavarotti singing competition and has performed in many Latino radio and television shows in the United States.

Abya Yala is a non-profit cultural organization dedicated to promote the arts and culture of the indigenous pueblos throughout the Americas.
 

Earlier Event: November 22
TICO DA COSTA
Later Event: December 14
ZACK GLASS