In the last few years El Carmen has become consolidated as the hotspot of afro-Peruvian music. In this sense, the work of important artistic families, such as the Ballumbrosio family, should be acknowledged, since they have been able to make afro-Peruvian culture visible in different national and international scenarios.

Likewise, El Carmen holds various artistic activities and festivals liked to black culture.

Among the local cultural institutions, we may name: The Daniel Comboni afro-Peruvian Cultural Centre, which develops activities to revaluate the afro Peruvian cultural identity, and the Amador Ballumbrosio Cultural Centre, dedicated to the promotion of afro-Peruvian music.