{"id":5532,"date":"2009-07-28T09:05:26","date_gmt":"2009-07-28T13:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=5532"},"modified":"2019-06-25T07:26:32","modified_gmt":"2019-06-25T11:26:32","slug":"peruvian-concerts-queens-gantry-plaza-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/5532\/peruvian-concerts-queens-gantry-plaza-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Peru’s Independence Day at Live at the Gantries"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What:<\/strong> Free Peruvian outdoor concerts for Live at the Gantries<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Gantry Plaza State Park, Queens<\/p>\n

When: <\/strong>July 28th, 7:00 p.m. (Pachamama Peruvian Arts), August 25th, 6:00p.m. (Afrodita)<\/p>\n

Why: <\/strong>As the city\u2019s second largest borough, Queens also has the largest Peruvian population in New York. So, it\u2019s only fitting that Pachamama Peruvian Arts<\/strong>\u2014the Queens-based organization promoting cultural interchange through music and dance\u2014will grace the Gantries along the East River this evening to commemorate Peru\u2019s Independence Day.
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\n\"\"Pachamama began with a desire to keep U.S.-born Peruvian Americans connected to the sounds and movements of Latin America while promoting understanding between local Peruvians and its surrounding non-native community. \u201cPachamama represents the very best in Peruvian music and dance right here in Queens,\u201d said Chris Henderson, of Live at the Gantries.<\/p>\n

Expect to see Pachamama fulfill its cultural mission with an hour-long performance of traditional dances like the tuntuna, marinera nortena, and carnavalito. Enjoy the sounds of Peru\u2019s many regions including huaynos in the Incan language of Kechwa. A cameo from the Cajon, the national instrument of Peru, from the hands of percussionist Hector Morales will be a highlight of the night.<\/p>\n

But the South American vibe won\u2019t stop after Tuesday. Hop on the 7 train again on August 25th for Afrodita featuring Hector Morales<\/strong>\u2014music from the black Peru style, Rumba, Arabic motives, and rock, all tied together by spirited lyrics and social consciousness.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom Bessie-awarded modern dance to internationally-acclaimed African Drumming, Live at the Gantries is a great example of everything Queens has to offer,\u201d said Henderson.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n

How to get there:<\/strong> Take the 7 train heading to Queens. Exit at Vernon Boulevard\/Jackson Avenue. Walk west on 50th Ave towards 5th street. Turn right on 5th, left onto Hunters Point Ave. Live at the Gantries is a free outdoor concert series\u2014for details and a full list of their summer shows visit liveatthegantries.com<\/em><\/p>\n

Photo: Courtesy of Nanynany<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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