The famous musician will.i.am, a member of Black Eyed Peas, made an unexpected connection with Peruvian music during his visit to the country as part of his tour. At an event organized by LG, he had a brief yet impactful encounter with influencer Coco Maggio, who introduced him to part of the Amazonian cumbia from Los Mirlos.
During an event that brought together several influencers and the renowned American singer and producer, Coco Maggio presented will.i.am with an emblematic track of Peruvian music. With a speaker from the LG XBOOM line, Maggio showcased a snippet of the song, which quickly caught the artist’s attention.
“Will, I have two seconds to show you a Peruvian song,” were Maggio’s words as he started the presentation. To which will.i.am responded with a simple “Okay.” After hearing the first chords, the singer identified the sound as part of a past era and characterized it as “old school.”
Maggio went on to explain to will.i.am that the song was cumbia and came from the tropical jungle. When trying to pinpoint the sound’s time period, the influencer suggested it could be from 1970, to which will.i.am agreed, demonstrating his knowledge of music. Los Mirlos, mentioned as the band behind the track, are recognized for their contribution to Amazonian cumbia during the 1960s and 1970s, distinguished by the use of electric guitars and psychedelic elements.
The conversation took a deeper turn when Maggio asked if he would consider sampling that sound in a future production. will.i.am’s response was affirmative: “Yes,” he said with a laugh, making Maggio appear enthusiastic and grateful.
Although the presentation was brief, will.i.am expressed interest in continuing to listen to the song. As it played, he began to follow the beat of the music, rhythmically interacting and making sounds in time with the Amazonian cumbia. This spontaneity allowed fans to see the Black Eyed Peas member in a more natural facet, enjoying a musical expression originating from Peru.
The encounter served as a platform to highlight the musical richness of Peru, allowing an international artist to discover and appreciate part of its cultural heritage.
Source: www.infobae.com
