Name: Susana Baca
Brand: Susana Baca

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375 Media

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Release date

2016-09-30

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5134211

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680899002714

Artist

Susana Baca

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Luaka Bop

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Susana Baca, born in Chorrillos, Lima Province, Peru in 1944, is a prominent Peruvian singer of Afro-Peruvian descent. With her powerful and soulful voice, she has become an icon in the music industry. Susana's unique blend of traditional Afro-Peruvian rhythms with contemporary sounds has captivated audiences worldwide. Her passion for preserving and promoting Afro-Peruvian culture is evident in every note she sings. Through her music, Susana tells stories of resilience, love, and identity that resonate with people from all walks of life. Experience the magic of Susana Baca's music and let her transport you to the vibrant streets of Peru.

Since its founding in 1989, Luaka Bop has introduced artists like Os Mutantes, Shuggie Otis, Tim Maia, and William Onyeabor to the world. It has also become home to a diverse range of artists including Floating Points, Tom Zé, Javelin, Moreno Veloso, Janka Nabay, Delicate Steve and Bright Moments. Previously associated with Warner Bros, Narada/Virgin/EMI and V2; Luaka Bop has been an independent label since 2006.

First time on Vinyl for this 1997 album. Susana Baca’s singing – sometimes plaintive, sometimes a purr, always evocative – hangs gracefully over sophisticated songs, equal parts rhythm and emotion. Ms. Baca, with her cool, distinct voice, as beautiful as any working in pop, has the strength to create her own tradition. Her debut album for Luaka Bop, produced by Greg Landau, brought her to the attention of World Music audiences worldwide. Her songs are poetic (with lyrics composed by some of Latin America's premier poets, with whom she collaborates), rich with evocative imagery, and her voice is delicate yet soulful. She has an elegant and engaging stage presence, gliding gracefully about the stage while singing. Her delivery is so deeply felt and emotion-filled as to project a spiritual character, even in songs that are not expressly religious in subject matter. Baca is an important figure in the revival of Afro-Peruvian music within Peru, which, like the culture that produced it, had previously been little recognized, but which is now regarded as an important part of Peruvian culture.

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