Sound and Colours Peru (Latin American Culture Series) - Tapa blanda

BOOK, CD + DVD PACKAGE. Sounds and Colours Peru is a book, CD and DVD taking a look at contemporary Peruvian culture, and the musical, cultural and folkloric icons that continue to have a big impact on the country s identity. Across 200 pages, 19 tracks and 2 hours of DVD video, the publication shows another side of Peru, bringing life to this multicultural nation. From the indigenous traditions of the Andes, to the country s reinstatement of its Afro-Peruvian identity, and on to the contemporary art, film and music that thrives on the coast. The publication was created by a team of writers, researchers, film-makers, musicians, artists and illustrators from around the world, all combining to create Sounds and Colours Peru, a unique guide to Peruvian culture made with love, passion and integrity. Contributors include Vincent Moon, Luis Alvarado, David Aglow, Jorge Coaguila, Jorge Olazo, Marco Sueño, Paccarik Orue, Olivier Conan, Boris Mercado, Zoila Mendoza, Carlo Rodrigo Rojas, Florent Wattelier, Diane Ghogomu, Marco Valdivia, Juan José Sandoval Zapata and Mara Mantari Ramos.

The book was edited by Russell Slater, a writer, editor and music consultant specializing in Latin American culture. He has previously edited publications for Sounds and Colours focusing on Colombian and Brazil culture and is a regular contributor to magazines such as Songlines, Wire, Huck and Makeshift.