Don Porfirio's

Peña Don Porfirio Calle Manuel Segura 115 Barranco, Lima, Peru

On Friday night I went to Peña Don Porfirio. Originally, peñas were held in the household and were a time for for family and friends to be together and enjoy traditional Afro-Peruvian or Criollo music. Don Porfirio's is one of the best, most authentic peñas in Lima, that is open to the public. It is a great place to go and really enjoy true Afro-Peruvian music.

Zapateo dancing is one of the styles of dancing associated with criollo music. With both Peruvian and African influences this style of tap dancing is really incredible to watch. In Peru there are yearly zapateo festivals and contests. Freddy "Huevito" Lobaton is a world zapateo champion.

Huevito's Zapateo at Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas during Gabriel Alegria Tour