Meet the recording
In a 2022 NPR Tiny Desk concert recorded in Lima, Susana Baca's voice meets cajón, cheko, guitar and bass. Listen for how percussion shapes each song and how her interpretations draw on Afro-Peruvian memory and musical practice.
What might you notice?
Listen for a sound or moment that catches your attention—a rhythm, a voice, an instrument, a change in texture, or something unexpected. You do not need technical terms or a correct answer.
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Listening access: Performance video · YouTube
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Source credit: NPR Music official El Tiny concert, recorded 2022; set includes Molino Molero, Dämmerung, Sorongo and Canterurías