Photos of Afro-Peruvian Dancing

While staying with Perú´s famous Ballumbrosio family in 
El Carmen (Chincha), Perú, I was treated to live Afro-Peruvian 
performances under my own vacation rooftop.

The late, great maestro Amador Ballumbrosio,

master of Afro-Peruvian music and dance.

 Afro-Peruvian tap dancing known as “Zapateo”

 

Mamá Adelina, wife of Amador Ballumbrosio on her birthday

Ronal Ylleacas

The Ballumbrosio Home in El Carmen de Chincha Perú

 The jawbone of a donkey is standard
in Afro-Peruvian Percussion

DANCING the ZAPATEO

L-R:  

Roberto Ballumbrosio

César Ballumbrosio, 

unknown

Ronal Yllescas

Camilo Ballumbrosio