Eva Ayllon, !Eva! Leyanda Peruana (Times Square) (Peru)

This Afro-Peruvian diva has a fabulous, versatile voice punctuated by growls and sighs. At its center is a hurricane of passion that can't be denied. In this U.S. debut, Ayllon concentrates on three forms, the creolized vals, the lively 6/8 festejo, and Peru's signature, slow, call-and-response form, the lando. In all, a flawless and deeply satisfying set from a singer every fan of Latin music should now. --BE