Peru is an extremely biodiverse country with habitats ranging from arid temperatures to the Andes mountains vertically extending from the north to the southeast of the country to the tropical Amazon Basin rainforest in the east with the Amazon river.

Over the course of the slave trade, approximately 95,000 slaves were brought into Peru, with the last group arriving in 1850. 

In this episode we talk about Afro-Uruguayans' history, culture and identity, a Afrodiasporic film festival happening in NYC and we have a fantastic guest -Johanne Gomez Torrez and afro-latina artist, filmmaker, academic, etc., who shares details about her film Sugar Island.

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Uruguay is a beautiful country located in South America. The official name is the Oriental Republic of the Uruguay or Republica Oriental del Uruguay. It shares borders with Argentina, Brazil, Rio de la Plata, and the Atlantic Ocean. Uruguay was colonized by Europeans relatively late compared with neighboring countries.

In this episode, we talk about Argentina, Bolivia and NYC elections! Halloween and Dia de los Muertos.

In this episode we follow-up with the most recent events in the world.

Argentina is a beautiful country located in South America. Argentina is the second largest country in South America after Brazil and the eight in the world. It’s a Spanish speaking country and the capital city is Buenos Aires. Argentina is a very complex society. Imagine trying to understand Afro-Argentinians who are ARGENTINEAN people of Sub-Saharan African-descent. Tango has one of the most characteristics of the festivities and ceremonies that Black slaves developed in what today we know as tango. Explore more here in AfroSaya.

AfroSaya is more than just a podcast; it’s a vibrant celebration of Afro-Latino culture and history. Our platform brings you a rich tapestry of stories, insights, and music, highlighting the diverse and profound influence of African heritage in Latin America.

Each episode delves into the experiences and contributions of Afro-Latinos, exploring topics ranging from traditional Afro-Latino music genres to critical discussions on social issues affecting the community. AfroSaya is a beacon for those seeking to connect with their roots and for anyone interested in the interwoven threads of African and Latino identities.