Articles Tagged with: Peru

Remembering Chavela Vargas
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Remembering Chavela Vargas

Tania Libertad, Ely Guerra and Eugenia León pay tribute to the late Chavela Vargas at Carnegie Hall.

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FOOD: A World of Beer at La Cerveceria
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FOOD: A World of Beer at La Cerveceria

NEW YORK – What would a beer joint be without ceviche? Bear with us…

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Susana Baca in the New York Times
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Susana Baca in the New York Times

Check out the New York Times’ Interview with folk musician and newly appointed Peruvian Cultural Minister, Susana Baca.

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Video: Los Saicos Documentary “Saicomania” Trailer
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Video: Los Saicos Documentary “Saicomania” Trailer

Héctor Chávez’s documentary Saicomania aims to restore the place in history of Peruvian band Los Saicos as the authentic punk rock pioneers.

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Al Fresco Eats: Spring/Summer Guide
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Al Fresco Eats: Spring/Summer Guide

Whether you’re looking for a secluded garden, a funky terrace or a relaxing patio, here’s a list of al fresco options to keep top of…

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Pride of Peru: Mario Vargas Llosa Wins Nobel Prize!
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Pride of Peru: Mario Vargas Llosa Wins Nobel Prize!

Congratulations Mario Vargas Llosa, winner of 2010’s Nobel Prize in Literature!

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Oscars 2010: Penélope Cruz and a Ricardo Darín Flick Among Latin Nominees
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Oscars 2010: Penélope Cruz and a Ricardo Darín Flick Among Latin Nominees

Latin nominees in 3 major categories in the Oscars this year: Best Supporting Actress, Best Short Film (animated), and Best Foreign Language Film.

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Jaime Bayly… ¿Presidente?
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Jaime Bayly… ¿Presidente?

For those of you who have no idea who Jaime Bayly is: Is that rock you’ve been hiding under heavy, and stuff? It’s quite easy…

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Band of the Day: Alerta Rocket
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Band of the Day: Alerta Rocket

Alerta Rocket is not just any rocket. It’s an indie rock skyrocket coming at you directly from Lima, Perú.

Although the band formed two yeads…

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Human Fat Cartel Seized in Peru
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Human Fat Cartel Seized in Peru

Real-life Fight Club plotline alert! Last week, Peruvian authorities arrested a gang of people for smuggling not drugs, guns or even fellow humans. They were…

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Agwa:The Green Bolivian Elixir?
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Agwa:The Green Bolivian Elixir?

It’s green, it gives you a buzz and is self-described “weird but nice.” Yes, it’s Agwa, the “world’s only coca leaf liqueur.”

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Calle 13’s New Documentary: Residentes o Visitantes?
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Calle 13’s New Documentary: Residentes o Visitantes?

Remember a couple of years ago at the 2007 Latin Grammys when Calle 13 walked down the red carpet with a group of Arauco Indians…

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Novalima Goodies
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Novalima Goodies

Afro-Peruvian collective Novalima are back on tour, and hitting up most of our Remezcla cities. With a second (remix) album out on Cumbancha, plenty of…

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Peruvians for Obama
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Peruvians for Obama

Shamans in Peru gathered the other day to send good vibes to their US Presidential candidate of choice.

Check out the videos after the jump…

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Plancha, un surfer en NY City
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Plancha, un surfer en NY City

Perú hace unas semanas fue noticia debido a un lamentable sismo, y las amenazas de tsunami alertaron a toda la población.
Las costas de Perú…

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