Worldbeat: Perkutao

About this event

The premier Afro-Peruvian jazz band!

• Doors open: 6:30 pm

• Show 7 pm

• All Tickets $20

• Parties of 4 or more can reserve a table for an additional $25.

• Minors are welcome but must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

• Free street parking, no food or drink minimum, no charge to stay for second set.

Perkutao is an Afro-Peruvian jazz ensemble founded in 2005 by renowned percussionist and dancer, Percy Chinchilla, alongside percussionist Robin Axel. The group recently relocated from Lima, Peru to the Washington, D.C. area and has exploded on the jazz scene, launching the 2025 Latin jazz series at Blues Alley. Perkutao’s debut album, Mis Ancestros (“My Ancestors”), produced by acclaimed percussionist Manongo Mujica, is the fourth installment in the celebrated Perspectives on Afro-Peruvian Music series. Rooted in the rich rhythms of Afro-Peruvian tradition, Perkutao blends Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, and jazz influences, creating a powerful expression of African diasporic culture. The ensemble has toured internationally, captivating audiences with its fusion of traditional sounds and contemporary global music. In 2022, Perkutao joined the legendary Cuban group, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, to celebrate their 70th anniversary in Matanzas, Cuba. Other group members include Gabriel Vivas on bass, Leo Maxey on trumpet, and Christian Suarez on piano.