“Our goal is to take cumbia to the highest level internationally,” highlights Orquesta Candela.
After the boom caused by the song ‘Without Witnesses’ with Elvis Crespo, the Candela Orchestra once again shakes up the music market with the release of ‘I’m still in love with you’, in a cumbia version.
The considered greatest exponent of salsa in Peru and nominated for the Latin Grammy surprises with her great performance in a duet with Billy Yaipénone of the voices of the Monsefuana group founded by Don Victor Yaipén Uypan almost 35 years ago.
With a sound where both voices, the guitar and the frenetic tropical rhythm stand out, this feat is already becoming one of the favorites on musical platforms. It is a theme dedicated to heartbreak that reflects many stories of everyday life.
Billy Yaipén expressed his great satisfaction with this collaboration with Daniela Darcourtone of the most prominent artists in the country and with the greatest international projection. “Once we met at an event and we proposed the idea to her. She accepted it in a good way and told us that she sang the English version. We are really grateful for her enormous willingness,” he said.
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The singer also stated that he is surprised by the final result and the good reception from the public on social networks and on various stations in Peru. “We want to transcend, take our music to the top abroad, it is our goal. Of course, we would also like to be nominated for a Grammy; we already have the Grammy statuette. Latin Music World Unidad Awardsin New York. “Everything will fall under its own weight,” he added.
On the other hand, he indicated that they are in talks with Daniela to perform live shows and even a new collaboration. “This 2025 is coming with great strength, always with the blessing of our beloved parents from heaven,” he added. Billy Yaipén.
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