Beyond Nashville: Peru
Diego Dibós
Diego Dibós is a Peruvian singer-songwriter and producer known for fusing country rock with Latin American influences. Born into a musical family, he started his career in the Peruvian pop-rock scene but has since incorporated Americana elements into his work, making him one of the country’s most interesting crossover artists in Peru.
His music features the hallmark elements of country—acoustic guitar, steel guitar, and deeply personal storytelling—while also incorporating Latin percussion and Spanish lyrics. Songs like Hasta el Final and Distinto evoke the emotional weight and melody-driven sensibilities of country ballads, making them feel right at home alongside the works of Nashville songwriters.
Diego’s ability to merge cultures has made him a standout in Peru’s independent music scene. By blending country’s melancholic yet hopeful spirit with the warmth of Latin rhythms, he has created a unique sound that resonates with both Peruvian and international audiences. His music proves that country storytelling transcends borders, adapting to different cultural landscapes while retaining its emotional core.
Lucho Quequezana
Lucho Quequezana is one of Peru’s most celebrated musicians, known for his ability to mix traditional Andean sounds with a wide range of genres, including country and folk. As a multi-instrumentalist, he has a deep understanding of world music and has often incorporated the storytelling elements of country into his compositions.
His album Kuntur features tracks with country-style guitar picking blended with charango and pan flute, instruments typical of Andean folk music. Though primarily known for his world fusion approach, Lucho’s music reflects the spirit of country music’s troubadours—wandering storytellers who sing of love, hardship, and the beauty of the land. His song Carnaval captures this essence, using vivid instrumentation and dynamic melodies to tell a story that is at once deeply Peruvian and universally relatable.
Lucho has performed worldwide, bridging cultural gaps with his music. His work demonstrates that while country music has a distinct sound, its soul—the art of storytelling—can take on many forms, adapting to different traditions and finding common ground in unexpected places.
Naïa Valdez
Naïa Valdez is one of the rising stars of Peru’s indie-folk scene, bringing a fresh, heartfelt voice to the country and Americana fusion movement. With a delicate yet powerful vocal style, her music is reminiscent of folk-country artists like Brandi Carlile and Kacey Musgraves.
Her song Revolución blends country’s acoustic warmth with Latin rhythms, featuring finger-picked guitar melodies and introspective lyrics about self-discovery and change. While her style leans more toward folk, the storytelling and emotive delivery in her music align with country music’s traditions. She often sings about personal struggles, love, and the search for meaning—universal themes that resonate deeply within the genre.
Naïa has garnered attention in Peru’s indie music circles and beyond, gaining recognition for her unique approach to blending country and folk with Latin American influences. As more artists like her emerge, Peru’s contribution to the global country music scene is likely to grow, proving that country music can find a home anywhere in the world.
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