Read what a few of the world’s jazz luminaries are saying about Tutuma Social Club’s Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian Sextet, as the community looks forward to a new venue devoted to live Afro-Peruvian music:

“On his sharp new album, Nuevo Mundo, trumpeter Gabriel Alegría teases out affinities between modern jazz and the African-influenced coastal music of his native Peru. ”
- The New York Times

“Peruvian trumpeter Gabriel Alegría champions Afro-Peruvian music. The hip asymmetrical bass line of Alegría’s El Norte is goaded by wonderful hand percussion and stickmanship on cajita from Hugo Alcázar and Freddy ‘Huevito’ Lobatón.”
- DownBeat

“Trumpeter Gabriel Alegria stands poised to introduce Afro-Peruvian Jazz to the world with a collection of strong performances on Nuevo Mundo demonstrating the natural connection between jazz and Peruvian music.”
- All About Jazz

“…a fascinating glimpse into how jazz is fusing with regional music around the world.”
- LA Weekly

“The Afro-Peruvian Sextet is writing a new chapter in the history of Latin Jazz.”
- Doug Ramsey, Rifftides

“An Inspiring Mixture of Jazz and Afro-Peruvian Music. As more people hear Alegria’s honest blend of styles, they will definitely be looking for its inclusion into their future musical landscape.”
- The Latin Jazz Corner

“Nuevo Mundo is a luxurious recording, an album that is a must reference.  This recording reveals with intensity the powerful African influence on Peruvian music.”
- La República

 “Nuevo Mundo could be the catalyst announcing Afro-Peruvian jazz’s arrival on the international stage.”
- El Comercio

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