Miki González | |
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![]() Miki González in 2006. | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Juan Manuel González Mascías |
Born | April 14, 1952 |
Origin | Madrid |
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 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: 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]