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The pioneering Afro-Peruvian sound system are celebrating their 20th anniversary and latest release La Danza and an exclusive performance at the Miami live music hotspot
Miami Beach – February 13, 2024 – Latin Grammy nominees and worldwide ambassadors of the neuvo Afro-Peruvian sound Novalima are set to perform at ZeyZey (353 NE 61st St, Miami, FL 33137) as part of Afro Roots Fest on Friday, March 29, 2024, beginning at 8 p.m. All ages are welcome and tickets are now available online at bit.ly/ARFM2024Novalima.This programming is part of the 26th season of the award-winning Afro Roots Fest, with additional concerts scheduled in March and April for Miami Beach, Gainesville, Jupiter, and Islamorada, and is powered by airline partner Spirit Airlines.
Novalima spent part of the 2020 lockdown in the studio experimenting with new sounds from their homeland and the world. Their latest release La Danza combines not only from their Afro-Peruvian heritage but also from the diverse African diaspora around the world. This diversity has exploded in recent years birthing new urban languages. On this new album, released in May 2023, Novalima went one step further by exploring the new generation of artists around the world who reinterpret their African heritage.
While their sound is futuristic and cutting-edge, the roots of Novalima’s music reach back hundreds of years. In a far-too familiar tale, African slaves were brought to Peru as early as the 1500s until the middle of the 19th Century, establishing an outpost of the African-Diaspora on the Pacific coast of South America. Over the years, the soul and rhythms of Africa melded with the melodies and instruments of Europe and the Andes. The result is rich musical repertoire that existed for generations on the periphery of Peruvian popular culture.
For the 20th anniversary tour, Novalima has prepared a highly energetic live show that takes the audience on a journey through all their previous albums from 2006’s Afro to 2018’s Ch’usay. The tunes have been rearranged from the original studio versions, capturing the audience’s attention from beginning to end. The gradual increase in intensity acts like a wave, lifting up the crowd on a hypnotic journey thru time and history, resulting in a crescendo of non-stop dancing. Novalima sounds and feels greater than ever before.
ZeyZey is a music venue and cultural hub featuring craft cocktails, natural wines and rotating food from local chefs. A vibrant and immersive world of sound and color, both intimate and expansive, the venue’s beverage program is crafted by Esther Merino, a globally recognized beverage consultant and recipe developer, along with the Grassfed Culture team, presents a unique spin on traditional cocktails. Their food vendors Atomica Roots and Maná Table, are entrepreneurs and passionate individuals who continue to push for their dreams to become a reality.
Additional support provided by the Florida Division of Arts and Culture and the Miami Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit AfroRootsFest.com or contact ZeyZey at 305-456-2671.
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