Miki González

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Miki González
Peruvian music, New wave
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, singer
Instrument(s)Guitar and vocals
Years active1984–present

Juan Manuel González Mascías (born April 14, 1952) better known as Miki González, is a Spanish-Peruvian musician, composer, and producer born in Madrid, Spain.[2] He is recognized as a musical icon of the twentieth century in Peru, and his songs (such as "Akundún", "Dímelo, Dímelo" and "Vamos a Tocache") are frequently ranked among the best songs in Peruvian popular music.[2]

Throughout his successful musical career, Miki became famous for being the pioneer in mixing rock with traditional Afro-Peruvian and Andean music.[3]

He has collaborated with many artists, including:

He studied and completed his musical training at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston.[4]

Discography

  • Puedes ser tú (1986)
  • Tantas veces (1987)
  • Nunca les creí (1989)
  • Akundún (1992)
  • Miki González (1995)
  • González blues (1996)
  • Mikongo y su kachanga (1998)
  • Café Inkaterra (2004)
  • Etno Tronics: Apu Sessions (2005)
  • Inka Beats: Apu Sessions (2006)
  • Inka Beats: Iskay (2006)
  • Hi-Fi Stereo (2007)
  • Landó por bulerías (2009)
  • Caitro & Félix (2016)
  • Perú Ethno Beats (2017)

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Miki González biography Retrieved October 26, 2016
  2. ^ a b Biography of Miki González (in spanish) Retrieved October 26, 2016
  3. ^ Miki González in Discogs Retrieved October 26, 2016
  4. ^ Miki Gonzalez Archived 2017-03-05 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved June 30, 2017

External links