The Warrior Women of Afro-Peruvian Music unites a powerful group of women who are often overshadowed by their male counterparts in Peruvian culture, yet equally deserving of the spotlight. These women — vocalists Rosa Guzmán, Charo Goyoneche, Sofía Buitrón, Araceli Poma, Maricarmen Padilla, Milagros Guerrero, Victoria Villalobos, and percussionists Catalina “Cata” Robles and Gisella Giurfa — perform separately and together on the album. The singers are supported by memorable guest appearances from harmonica virtuoso and innovator Howard Levy, a founding member of the Grammy-winning Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, and pianist and multi-Grammy-winning arranger Gil Goldstein. “We were honored to bring these talented female Afro-Peruvian singers and percussionists into the studio together for the first time on the same session,” says bassist and Executive Producer Matt Geraghty. “Hearing about the challenges they encounter daily as black female artists in Peru — the discrimination, invisibility and inequality — made this even more important to document.” Combining their formidable talents, the Warrior Women now speak with one voice to their aspirations, their hopes, intending this album as a force for racial and gender parity for Afro-Peruvian women. To learn more about the artists on the album and Just Play Peru ,the broadcast and educational webisode series about global unity, creativity and freedom, visit http://www.justplay.world