Elias Ayaviri

Elias Ayaviri grew up in a remote indigenous community in the Peruvian Andes. His music draws from that background, though he's worked in contemporary Latin styles too. The 2012 single "Contigo (feat. Elias Ayaviri)" brought him wider attention, and he released his debut album "De los Andes al Mundo" in 2014.

He's recorded songs like "Te Perdí" and "Todavia Tienes Derecho," and his band has included musicians on traditional instruments like the charango and quena. Some listeners have questioned how he uses Andean elements in his music, but he's spoken about his connection to that heritage.

Later albums like "Alma Andina" from 2016 and "Canta a la Vida" from 2019 continued his blend of Andean and contemporary sounds. He's also appeared on tracks like "Borracha (part. Gaby, Yarit y Tania Dulce)" and "Llore y Te Supere."