Afro-Peruvian Musician with Child

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Amador Ballumbrosio, 65, is known for his Afro-Peruvian music learning to play from his grandfather when he was four years old. and today teaches children. The music he first learned was like the blues, but he says the dance of the community is now more upbeat. His grand daughter watches as he plays in the living room of his home. The community of El Carmen is made up of slave descendants from Africa. They are known for their Afro-Peruvian music and dance.
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