Los Kipus
Los Kipus, originally formed in 1959 by Paco Maceda, Genaro Ganoza, and Carmen
Montoro, became an iconic Peruvian trio celebrated for popularizing vals
criollo, a beloved style of música criolla. Known for their emotive guitar work
and soulful melodies, they gained widespread popularity throughout the 1960s and
1970s with original hits like “Perdiste,” “Cariñito,” and “Nada soy.” Their
repertoire also included classic vals by other composers, such as Luis Abelardo
Núñez’s “Ansias” and Lucas Borja’s “Amorcito.” Despite changes in their female
lead vocalist—featuring renowned voice...
