Famous Peruvian Musicians

Stephanie Cayo is a Peruvian actress, songwriter, and singer. She is best known for playing the female lead Paloma Velacochea in the popular telenovela, Besos robados. Stephanie Cayo has also played main roles in other popular telenovelas like La marca del deseo, El Secretario, and La hipocondríaca.        

Tongo is a Peruvian entertainer, singer, and YouTuber. After starting his career as a singer of Peruvian cumbia, Tongo achieved national fame when his song La pituca became famous among music lovers. He then went on to achieve international fame by making comedic cover versions of famous songs like Psy's Gangnam Style and Justin Bieber's Baby.

Susana Baca is a Peruvian singer-songwriter, folklorist, school teacher, ethnomusicologist, and political leader. A three-time Latin Grammy Award recipient, Baca has played an important role in reviving Afro-Peruvian music. In 2011, Susana Baca became only the second Afro-Peruvian cabinet minister of independent Peru when she was elected as the Minister of Culture.

Peruvian singer-songwriter Pedro Suárez-Vértiz is best known as a co-founder of the rock band Arena Hash. Inspired by bands such as the Beatles, the communication sciences graduate consciously chose a music career. He suffers from ADHD, which has had a significant impact on his singing ability.

La Tigresa del Oriente is a Peruvian singer, actress, hairdresser, model, and makeup artist. She is best known for her distinctive style, which includes her extravagant makeup, hairstyle, and her leopard garb. La Tigresa del Oriente has also achieved international fame, thanks to her YouTube videos and internet memes.

Peruvian dancer, actor, and singer Anna Carina is known as the Queen of Peruvian pop. Also known for her skills on the guitar, she gained fame as a runner-up at the 1998 Viña del Mar International Song Festival. Her hit singles include Amándote and Callao. She has also appeared on several TV shows.