Palabras Urgentes is an album by Susana Baca, released in 2021. The album is a world CD. -
"Palabras Urgentes" is a captivating CD by the acclaimed Peruvian singer Susana Baca, released under the prestigious Decca label. This album showcases Baca's deep connection to Afro-Peruvian music and her commitment to social justice, blending traditional rhythms with contemporary influences. The songs on "Palabras Urgentes" are both poetic and powerful, addressing themes of identity, resistance, and hope. Susana Baca has enjoyed an illustrious career spanning decades; she is a two-time Latin Grammy Award winner and was Peru?s Minister of Culture in 2011?the first Black woman to hold this position. Her work has played a pivotal role in bringing Afro-Peruvian music to international audiences. Decca Records, founded in 1929 in England, is one of the world?s most respected classical and jazz labels but also champions diverse global artists like Baca.