A Taste of Afro-Peruvian Music | Tony Succar | TEDxFIU

Tony Succar brings folkloric Afro Peruvian rhythms such as Landó & Festejo to Miami. His band "Mixtura" is made of musicians from Cuba, Venezuela, Peru, Aruba and more. The blend of musical cultures is what creates a distinct sound in performing this traditional music.

"Toro Mata" and "Ritmo, Color y Sabor" are anthems in Afro-Peruvian repertoire, inspired by and in tribute to the great Peruvian composers and musicians Caitro Soto, Carlos Rincon, Moises Vargas, Eva Ayllon and Tito Manrique.

Afro-Peruvian music, or Música negra, is a type of Latin American music first developed by black slaves from West Africa in South America, and especially in Peru. The genre is a mix of West African and Spanish music. The cajón, played by Tony, is the most widely used Afro-Peruvian musical instrument since the late 18th century. Slaves of west and central Africanorigin in the Americas are considered to be the source of the cajón drum.

Born into a family of talented musicians in Lima, Peru on May 18, 1986, Tony Succar’s very DNA must be imbued with cadence and rhythm. The Succar family moved to Miami, Florida when Tony was just two; at the ripe old age of 13, Tony’s own music career began. He says, “I was privileged to be brought up in a family of musicians: I couldn’t be more grateful.” Succar’s music education began on piano then segued to percussion. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Jazz Performance from Florida International University in 2008 and his Master’s degree in 2010.

[Aliciaek]

Verdad que nosotros no escondemos a nuesta cultura afro-peruana, En la costa, se puede decir que la base de nuestra musica costeña tambien tiene raices negras....antes que digan algo...la primera marinera fue la "zamacueca", bailada con dos pañuelos y despues quedó en uno solo, viene desde la epoca del virreinato. Segun los historiadores es la que se antepone tambien a la samba, la cueca, el bailecito, el Tondero norteño etc etc.
En la musica afroperuana ademas de el Festejo, encuentras aguanieve, Landó, hay dos más que no me acuerdo.
En fin siemore estaré enamorada de mi música

[thomasbuse]

Ahora ganadores de los Grammys en el ano 2025. Orgullo peruano

[piotrignatowski]

To be honest, it doesn't matter where the listener comes from. I happen to be Polish, a resident of a Central European country, and I am captivated by this performance. It is so good that it's hard to believe. Syncopated music with multi-bar rhythmic patterns always excites and pulls you to dance like a natural force. This performance is excellently executed, fantastically arranged, and I bow my head to all the performers.

[milacubana]

Soy chilena y mi mayor orgullo es mi bisabuela peruana. ❤️

[juanantoniorojasgranados]

Así se hace cultura, la
Difusión de nuestra música de toda las razas humanas y estilos.

[victorruiz]

Nacidos en Perú, descendientes de Japonés radicados en Miami cantando música con orígenes Africanos. Que rico es mi Peru!

[silviabarreto]

Que lindo, qué orgullo. Talento puro. Grammy bien merecido a este dúo de madre e hijo. Arriba Perú ❤❤❤❤

[rigobertomendieta]

Gracias por dejar en alto el nombre del Perú y viva la musica

[ugokoli]

I am from Nigeria, West Africa. I found myself dancing to the familiar afrobeat tune and vibing to the Spanish mix I have gotten acquainted with from movies. Great stuff!!!

[M.]

I’m a South East Asian man, and I find it just as easy to vibe to the rhythmic, melodic & harmonic expression of Afro-Peruvian music as the native community! Music is truly the universal language! Bravissimo!

[johnychen]

This presentation showcases the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Peru. A Peruvian-japanese artist singing afro Peruvian music with a very diverse band. Perú es todas las sangres. Wonderful!

[arielnunez]

q buena musica la afroperuana soy mexicano y me encanta

[beatrizcharca]

ritmo color y sabor heredados de la raza negra EL PERU ES DE TODAS LAS SANGRE ASI LO QUISO EL DESTINO ASI LO QUISO DIOS REUNIRNOS A TODOS EN UNA TIERRA BENDITA LLAMADA PERU

[CesarIncio]

I work as a TED Translators volunteer, and watching another Peruvian trying to show the best of our country just makes me feel proud.
All that remains to say for me is: "¡VIVA EL PERÚ, CARAJO!"

[RDLINTERNACIONAL]

Panameño soy de pura cepa, Casao con peruana, y me siento mas Chinchano q la CSM, q mostros mis hermanos Peruanos.🙌🙌🙌🙌

[amaquellaamasuaamallallo]

Viva Perú. Saludos de un boricua que quedó encantado con su tierras, su humilde y gallarda gente y su hermosa y rica cultura. A la verdad que no les falta nada, y su riqueza espiritual y de conciencia los seguirá alumbrando

[markable]

I'm so happy I have a brother in Law who turns me onto Peruvian Music! Wonderful!

[AlejandroRobles-ko]

Bravaso Tony, levantas la moral hasta en momentos difíciles, por tu ejemplo y de tu familia, valores, valores

[sarahjackson]

I am an African American woman and l absolutely love this music!!! The sound of that guitar and drum together is amazing!!!

[nellymercedesmonroyastete]

Que emoción siento por cada tocada de cajon de Tony y el buen ritmo y cantar de Mimy Succar. Me hace sentir más orgullosa de nuestra música peruana!!!🇵🇪💯