Augusto Vera Béjar

Augusto Vera Béjar is a Peruvian researcher, musician, and university professor from Arequipa, specializing in the history of Peruvian music. He recently gained attention for his comprehensive book, 'El vals peruano,' which documents over 2,000 valses and explores the genre's evolution from its European origins to its adaptation in Peru, emphasizing its cultural significance and the need for preservation amidst contemporary challenges facing the genre.