The Rhythms of Life Series at Penn State Behrend will return Thursday, Sept. 21, with a free concert by Andes Manta. The performance, which is free and open to the public, will begin at noon in Bruno’s Café.

Andes Manta performs traditional Andean music and South American folksongs. The music is performed by the four Lopez brothers – Fernando, Luis, Bolivar and Jorge – who are natives of the Ecuadorian Andes.

The group has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the National Cathedral and has appeared on the Discovery Channel.

The Rhythms of Life Series is sponsored by Penn State Behrend’s Office of Educational Equity and Diversity Programs and the Student Activity Fee. The series features a variety of music, dance and storytelling from all regions of the world. To learn more, visit the Rhythms of Life Series webpage.