Born in Lima, Peru, Marcos Augusto Napa Ormeño has dedicated his life to Afro-Peruvian music and dance through his work as a performer and teacher. In 1983, he made his debut as a professional percussionist in Ballet Perú Negro. He traveled to the United States with a dream “to spread the rich Afro-Peruvian heritage”. In Miami, he was invited to join the “Asi es mi Peru” Ballet as an instructor of Afro-Peruvian dance. In 2003, he then opened the Ebano Academy in Paterson, New Jersey, which has presented workshops in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. Marcos has also performed and recorded with many celebrated Peruvian artists including Juan Castro Nally, Cecilia Bracamonte, Lucila Campos, Mariela Valencia and Maria del Carmen Dongo. Marcos currently teaches percussion and dance in Spanish for fun! and The Arts Center Carrboro, NC.
Nacido en Lima, Perú, Marcos Augusto Napa Ormeño ha dedicado su vida a la música y la danza afroperuana a través de su trabajo como intérprete y docente. En 1983 debutó como percusionista profesional en el Ballet Perú Negro. Viajó a Estados Unidos con el sueño de “difundir la rica herencia afroperuana”. En Miami fue invitado a formar parte del Ballet “Asi es mi Perú” como instructor de danza afroperuana. En 2003 inauguró la Ebano Academy en Paterson, New Jersey, la cual ha impartido talleres en New York, Connecticut y Nueva Jersey. Marcos también ha tocado y grabado con muchos artistas peruanos célebres, incluidos Juan Castro Nally, Cecilia Bracamonte, Lucila Campos, Mariela Valencia y María del Carmen Dongo. Marcos actualmente enseña percusión y baile en español en el The Arts Center Carrboro.
