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REVIEWS

Rasaki's Drums and Nigeria's Yorubá

“We appreciated the historical relevance gained from learning more about our native culture.”
Willie Robinson, president, NAACP (Richmond, CA)

“…captivated our audience….the response was overwhelmingly positive….                                        –Melanie Menzel, Outreach Director, Berkeley Community Media (CA.)….

man in traditional Yorubá clothing feeding goats
tending goats in Yorubaland

“A must-see for percussionists and people interested in African Music.”
Martin Meissonier, founder of Island Records, promoter, and playwright (France)

“…highly captivating.”
Prof. Jeleel Ojuade, Vice-Chancellor, Ojaja University, Nigeria

Nigerian Yorubá woman in field
tending the. crops in Yorubaland

From Box to Cajón: Peta's Heritage (De la caja al cajón: la herencia de Peta)

Huevito with quijada de burro
Huevito playing the quijada de burro

“…panoramic view of the history of Afro-Peruvian struggles…and the musical treasurers….”                           –Prof. Ivor L. Miller, Afro-Latin American Research Inst., Univ. of Calabar, Nigeria

 

Peta Robles, "star" of the Afro-Peruvian episode
Peta Robles

“…accessible and comprehensible as an introduction…with deeper insights for those in the know.;;;and additionally covers the gender issue….”                                              –Prof. John Calloway, Music Dept., San Francisco State Univ. (CA)

 

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