Peru is celebrating its independence day today (July 28) and in celebration, Billboard highlights 15 Peruvian artists you should be listening to, if you’re not already.
With fusions of its Andean, Spanish and African roots, Peruvian music is not only rich in melodies but also diverse. Artists such as Eva Ayllón and Susana Baca put the spotlight on Afro-Peruvian music; Pedro Suarez Vertiz and Libido are timeless in the Latin rock scene; Los Mirlos and Grupo 5 are some of the popular cumbia groups; and Latin Grammy winners, like Gianmarco and Tony Succar, have put Peru’s music on an international map.
These are only a few examples of the blossoming music scene in the South American country, which is also tapping into salsa, reggaeton and pop.
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