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Caracumbe is an Afro-Peruvian group composed of thirteen dancers and musicians, many former members of the Peru Negro ballet. Director Marcos Napa shares the artistic legacy of his ancestors skillfully and passionately through music and movement that has endured the test of time.

September 2006, Marcos Napa signed with LP Latin Percussion inc International

Alcatraz, the sensation of Afro-Peruvian music in NY... is preparing it's debut recording, 2007
Edward Perez

LATIN ROOTS OCTUBRE 24 2006 (COMMUNITY WORKS)
Marcos Napa receives award for his dedication and service to the communities of Jackson Heights and Corona, and the impact of his work in Queens NY!!!

Pachamama Peruvian Arts. Marcos Napa teaches Afro-Peruvian music and dance at Pachamama Peruvian Arts, located at PS 212, Queens. Since January 2004, over 300 children have participated in Pachamama�s free after-school program which features classes in the traditional music and dance of Peru. Napa�s students are pictured here before their performance of son de los diablos. For more information go to: www.ctmd.org/pachamama/indexppa.htm

Cajon Workshop with Marcos Napa in New York

Marcos Napa is having Cajon Workshop in Queens once a month.
You will learn how to play the Afro-Peruvian rhythms, and t is not necessary to bring a cajon.
Just bring your energy for this fun percussion class!!!

Place: 3001 Northern Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11101
Donation: $10

Next workshop will be Sunday September 12, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (please try to be on time. Marcos will start at 5:10 p.m. the latest)

Directions:
From Manhattan:
Option#1: Take the E or R train from 42st. Station heading Uptown /to Jamaica Center.
Get off at Queens Plaza, then exit near intersection of Rt-25a (Northern Blvd) and 41st Ave.
Start out going East on Rt-25a (Northern Blvd) towards 41st Ave.,and keep moving ahead onto Northern Blvd. You will see the place with red balloons outside

Option#2:Take the N or Q train from 42 Street station heading Uptown/to Astoria.
Get off at 39 Avenue (Beebe Avenue) & exit near intersection of 31st St and 39th Ave.
Start out going South on 31st St, turn right onto Northern Blvd-- Arrive at 3001 Northern Blv.

Cajon Workshop with Marcos Napa in New York

Marcos Napa is having Cajon Workshop in Queens once a month. You will learn how to play the Afro-Peruvian rhythms, and t is not necessary to bring a cajon.Just bring your energy for this fun percussion class!!!

Place: 3001 Northern Blvd Long Island City, NY 11101 Donation: $10

Next workshop will be Sunday September 12, 2010 Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (please try to be on time. Marcos will start at 5:10 p.m. the latest)

napamarcos@hotmail.com

Marcos Napa is having Cajon Workshop in Queens once a month.
You will learn how to play the Afro-Peruvian rhythms, and t is not necessary to bring a cajon.
Just bring your energy for this fun percussion class!!!

Place: 3001 Northern Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11101
Donation: $10

Next workshop will be Sunday September 12, 2010
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (please try to be on time. Marcos will start at 5:10 p.m. the latest)