| Miki González | |
| Birth Name: | Juan Manuel González Mascías |
| Birth Date: | April 14, 1952 |
| Origin: | Madrid |
| Genre: | Rock, pop rock, Peruvian music, New wave |
| Instrument: | Guitar and vocals |
| Years Active: | 1984–present |
| Occupation: | Musician, songwriter, singer |
| Associated Acts: | Mar de Copas, Narcosis, Charly García, Andrés Calamaro |
Juan Manuel González Mascías (born April 14, 1952) better known as Miki González, is a Spanish-Peruvian musician, composer, and producer born in Madrid, Spain.[1] He is recognized as a musical icon of the twentieth century in Peru, and his songs (such as "Akundún", "Dímelo, Dímelo" and "Vamos a Tocache") are frequently ranked among the best songs in Peruvian popular music.
Throughout his successful musical career, Miki became famous for being the pioneer in mixing rock with traditional Afro-Peruvian and Andean music.[2]
He has collaborated with many artists, including: Mar de Copas, Narcosis, Charly García, Cementerio Club, Los Abuelos de la Nada, Andrés Calamaro, Jaime Cuadra, among others.[3]
He studied and completed his musical training at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston.[4]