Though @denguedenguedengue now reside in Berlin, they left an indelible mark on Peru's electronic music scene. The duo's earliest work focused on bringing together sounds from different Afro-Peruvian and Andean traditions, mixing regional instruments in with shapeshifting, often slamming club rhythms. They helped pioneer Peru's digital cumbia sound, which involves not only the kind of syncretic synthesis outlined above but recording with groups like Los Wemblers de Iquitos, a legendary but reclusive band located near the outskirts of Peru's Amazonian region.⁣⁠

A gathering of storytellers and audio producers in the Hart House Community. Thanks for listening!

Followers of Maya