Miki González

Miki González
Miki González in 2006.
Background information
Born
Juan Manuel González Mascías

(1952-04-14) April 14, 1952
OriginMadrid
GenresRock, pop rock, Peruvian music, New wave
OccupationsMusician, songwriter, singer
InstrumentsGuitar and vocals
Years active1984–present
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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. 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.

Throughout his successful musical career, Miki became famous for being the pioneer in mixing rock with traditional Afro-Peruvian and Andean music.

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.

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

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