Miki González
Musical artist
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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.[1] 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.[1]
April 14, 1952
Miki González | |
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Miki González in 2006. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Juan Manuel González Mascías April 14, 1952 |
| Origin | Madrid |
| Genres | Rock, pop rock, Peruvian music, New wave |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter, singer |
| Instruments | Guitar and vocals |
| Years active | 1984–present |
Throughout his successful musical career, Miki became famous for being the pioneer in mixing rock with traditional Afro-Peruvian and Andean music.[2]
He has collaborated with many artists, including: Mar de Copas, Narcosis, Charly García, Cementerio Club, Los Abuelos de la Nada, Andrés Calamaro, Jaime Cuadra, among others.[3]
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)
- Fiesta Inkaterra (2011)
- Caitro & Félix (2016)
- Perú Ethno Beats (2017)
- Inka Beats Kimsa (2019)
