Miki González
Miki González | |
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![]() Miki González in 2006. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Juan Manuel González Mascías |
Born | February 14, 1952 |
Origin | Spain |
Genres | Rock, pop rock, Peruvian music, New wave |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, singer |
Instrument(s) | Guitar and vocals |
Years active | 1984–present |
Juan Manuel González Mascías (born February 14, 1952) better known as Miki González, is a Peruvian musician, composer, and producer born in Madrid, Spain.[2] He is recognized as one of the musical icons of the twentieth century, and his songs (such as "Akundún", "Dímelo, Dímelo" and "Vamos a Tocahe) are frequently ranked among the best songs in popular music peruvian history.[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: 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
Here the official discography is Miki González.[3]
- Puedes ser tú (1984)
- Tantas veces (1986)
- Nunca les creí (1987)
- Akundún (1992)
- Miki González (1995)
- González blues (1996)
- Mikongo y su kachanga (1998)
- Café Inkaterra (2004)
- Etno tronics : Apu Sessions (2005)
- Iskay : Inka Beats (2006)
- Hi-Fi Stereo (2007)
- Landó por bulerías (2009)
- Caitro & Félix (2016)
- Perú Ethno Beats (2017)
See also
References
- ^ a b Miki González biography Retrieved October 26, 2016
- ^ a b Biography of Miki González (in spanish) Retrieved October 26, 2016
- ^ a b Miki González in Discogs Retrieved October 26, 2016
- ^ Miki Gonzalez Retrieved June 30, 2017
External links
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