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]

Miki González
Miki González in 2006.
Miki González in 2006.
Background information
Birth nameJuan Manuel González Mascías
Born (1952-04-14) April 14, 1952 (age 72)
OriginMadrid
GenresRock, pop rock, Peruvian music, New wave
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, singer
Instrument(s)Guitar and vocals
Years active1984–present

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: Mar de Copas, Narcosis, Charly García, Cementerio Club, Los Abuelos de la Nada, Andrés Calamaro, Jaime Cuadra, among others.[1]

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

Discography

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  • 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

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References

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  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
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