How Lima's Sonic Landscapes Are Shaped by Afro-Peruvian Women

In this episode, I chat again with Roxana Escobar Ñañez. Roxana is pursuing her PhD in Human Geography at the University of Toronto. After our last conversation in episode 12, I invited her back to dive deeper into her work examining the places Afro-Peruvian women hold in Lima's sonic landscapes, and Black womanhood in Latin America. What started as a discussion of her research turned into a vivid exploration of Lima's history through the lens of Afro-Peruvian music, food, culture, and most importantly Black joy and resilience. In this episode, you'll learn about: - The project of mestizaje and the origins of criollo music and culture in Peru - What sonic landscapes are, and how Afro-Peruvian women shape Lima's vibrant soundscape - The key characteristics of Afro-Peruvian music - Resources and artists for learning more about Afro-Peruvian culture - The importance of highlighting Black joy when researching Black histories - And much more Guest: Roxana Escobar Ñañez, @RoxanaEscobarN