Coraza Negra
Coraza Negra is a music ensemble and cultural project dedicated to preserving and disseminating Afro-Peruvian music, dance, and cultural heritage throughout Europe. Led by promoter, musician, and contemporary dance choreographer Jorge Acevedo, the group undertakes international tours (including a European tour) and supports charitable causes linked to educational projects in Peru. European tour 2026 – with Marco Campos, Tito Manrique, Marquitos Mosquera, Graciela Bramón, and others.
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Afro-Peruvian music and dance constitute a rich cultural expression originating on the coast of Peru—the product of a cultural fusion between traditions brought by enslaved Africans, indigenous music, and Spanish music. It is characterized by the vibrant use of percussion instruments, with the Peruvian *cajón* being the most emblematic.
**Main Genres and Dances**
**Festejo:** This is the most joyful and representative rhythm. It is danced using pelvic movements, great agility, and strength, often performed in competitions or *zapateo* (footwork) challenges.
**Landó:** Featuring a slower, sensual, and undulating rhythm, this style possesses a deep African heritage and is distinguished by free-flowing hip movements and a more pronounced melodic foundation.
**Zapateo:** A rhythmic competition in which dancers challenge the *cajón* player or guitarist by striking their shoes against the floor.
**Alcatraz:** A courtship dance in which a couple holds a lit candle and attempts to ignite a piece of cloth or paper—known as the *alcatraz*—that their partner wears tied to the back of their waist, using rapid hip movements.
**Toro Mata:** A profound lament transformed into a dance, reflecting the harsh conditions faced by agricultural laborers during the colonial era.
**Son de los Diablos:** A dance performed by carnival troupes that depicts dancing demons, blending intense percussion, *zapateo*, and acrobatics.
**Key Instruments:** The Afro-Peruvian sound revolves around percussion. The primary instrument is the *cajón*—a wooden box upon which the musician sits while playing. Other fundamental instruments include the *quijada de burro* (donkey jawbone, used as a scraper), the *cajita* (a small box drum), and the acoustic guitar.