Hermanos Santa Cruz is a group of Afro-Peruvian musicians who formed in the late 1980s. The band consists of Rafo and Octavio Castillo, who are the nephews of the prominent Afro-Peruvian figures Nicomedes Santa Cruz and Victoria Santa Cruz. Their mission is to preserve and promote the rich but historically marginalized music of their community. The group's music often features a blend of Latin percussion and acoustic guitars, creating a lively and danceable sound without the typical brass and large band elements of popular salsa music.
Their music collections, such as "Afro Perú, Vol. 1" and "Afro Perú, Vol. 2," showcase their commitment to Afro-Peruvian cultural heritage. Hermanos Santa Cruz have gained a significant following across Latin America and Europe, and their contributions to reviving and promoting Afro-Peruvian music have been recognized as vital to the cultural landscape of Peru.
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