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Los Mirlos, pioneers of Amazonian cumbia, have transitioned from Peruvian legends to global music festival headliners, influencing generations of artists and captivating international audiences.
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Request A ShowProduced an event at The Slowdown in Omaha featuring Los Mirlos, celebrating Latin American music.
Featured Los Mirlos in 'Live at The Music Center', a collaboration conceived through a joint proposal from Revancha Records and BMG Internacional.
Los Mirlos' album 'El Milagro Verde' is being released via independent label Revancha, founded by Gino Pezzia and Alejandro León, with Marthin Chan as their new business A&R.
Hosted a performance by Los Mirlos, promoting Peruvian music and culture.
Their album 'The World Meets Los Mirlos' is available on Spotify, which has been a strategic ally in spreading their music worldwide.
Los Mirlos has an upcoming album that features international collaborations, including with LA LOM.
Los Mirlos has an upcoming album that features international collaborations, including with Guaynaa.
Los Mirlos has an upcoming album that features international collaborations, including with Bomba Estéreo.
Scheduled to perform at Lincoln Center. Steinway & Sons is the Preferred Piano partner of Lincoln Center.
The legendary group Los Mirlos has joined the Peru Brand Licensee Program, recognized for hits like 'Danza de los Pajaritos' and 'Eres Mentirosa'.
Los Mirlos released 'The World Meets Los Mirlos' album with Chicha Libre and Gino Pezzia.
Los Mirlos collaborated with Los Bunkers on the album 'The World Meets Los Mirlos'.
Their album 'The World Meets Los Mirlos' is released under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management (US) LLC.
Los Mirlos, named after the blackbirds of the Peruvian jungle, emerged from Moyobamba to Lima, Peru, in 1972. The following year, in 1973, they signed with Infopesa, a record label with whom they would release nine albums and two compilation records. The band established a distinctive musical style by blending psychedelic cumbia with elements of surf rock, creating a unique sound that came to be known as ‘Amazonian cumbia’ or ‘chicha.’ Their music often emphasized themes and sounds connected to the Peruvian jungle, cultivating a strong regional identity that resonated deeply with their listeners.
Over five decades, Los Mirlos have continuously promoted their Amazonian cumbia, maintaining their original sound while adapting to new eras. The core of the band includes founder and lead vocalist Jorge Rodríguez Grández, who now performs with his sons, Jorge L. Rodríguez (musical director, pianist, and guitar) and Roger Rodríguez (vocalist and guiro). Other members, including Danny Johnston (lead guitar), Dennis Sandoval (bass), Carlos Rengifo (percussion), Genderson Pineda (drums), and Junior Soto (second vocalist), contribute to their instrumental richness. This family-oriented approach has ensured the continuity of their musical legacy, with even Grández’s grandchildren participating in rehearsals, learning the guiro, drums, and guitar. This generational involvement reflects the band’s commitment to preserving their unique musical heritage.
The band’s career has seen significant milestones and a growing international presence. After establishing themselves in Peru and neighboring countries, Los Mirlos began to gain wider recognition, performing at various international festivals such as Vive Latino in Mexico, the Luminato Festival in Toronto, the Cordillera Festival in Bogotá, and the Pitoonkatonk festival in Pittsburgh. A key turning point was the release of their documentary, ‘La Danza De Los Mirlos,’ in August 2022, which brought their story and music to a broader public. This led to their historic appearance at the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California, in 2025, where they became the first Peruvian band to perform. Their performances captivated audiences, solidifying their status as global ambassadors of Amazonian cumbia and paving the way for other Latin American artists.
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