Renata Flores (Peru)

Through her fusion of urban genres, performed in the language Quechua, Renata Flores has brought a fresh, modern edge to Peruvian music while helping to revitalize an ancestral language that continues to fight for its place in the modern world. Born in 2001 in the Ayacucho region, she rose to fame in 2015 when she uploaded Quechua versions of “The way you make me feel” by Michael Jackson and “House of the rising sun” by The Animals to YouTube. The videos went viral and since then, her artistic mission has centered on promoting Quechua through contemporary music, making the language more appealing to younger generations.

Unlike many artists who focus on traditional Peruvian genres, Renata Flores has chosen to experiment with modern sounds like trap and hip-hop. Her music is a bold fusion of styles and tackles issues such as the fight against discrimination, the role of women in society, and the importance of Andean heritage. Through these songs, Flores promotes the adaptation of Quechua for new generations, blending it with modern rhythms.

In 2021, Renata Flores released her debut album, “Isqun” (which means "nine" in Quechua). Since then, she has reached far beyond Peru’s borders, performing at international festivals and collaborating with artists from all over the world. In 2020, The New York Times dubbed her “The Queen of Quechua Rap”. Relentlessly catchy, brimming with ancient and futuristic ideas, Renata Flores is an important part of a new wave of artists bringing a distinct influence from the Andes mountains to contemporary music culture. 

The concert is presented in collaboration with the Embassy of Peru.