Various Artists - Traditional Music of Peru, Vol. 8: Piura

This 8th and final volume of the acclaimed series Traditional Music of Peru features the musical and cultural diversity of Piura. From the coastal areas influenced by indigenous Tallan and Afro-Peruvian traditions to the Andean highlands, this CD contains ceremonial music, secular songs, and music for dances and popular theater. Many of the performances feature brass bands, others are performed by string ensembles, while other are sung to guitar, flute, harp, or drum accompaniment. Recorded throughout 1994, this collection illuminates another facet of the richness of traditional music and cultures in Peru. Extensive notes in English and Spanish, photos. 47 minutes.