The unfortunate news that has engulfed the world of QQQumbia was confirmed by Víctor Yaipén’s own family.
This Sunday afternoon, he died at the age of 69. Victor Yaipénicon of the QQQumbia. The news was confirmed by the family of the leader and founder of the Candela Orchestrawho faced difficult times due to the diabetes he suffered from, a disease that led to the amputation of both legs.
This news has shocked the followers of QQQumbia, who consider Victor Yaipén one of the most relevant figures in Peruvian music, thanks to the legacy he left with Grupo 5 and later continued with his Candela Orchestra.
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What did Víctor Yaipén die from?
“We regret to inform our followers and admirers of our dear father Victor Yaipénhis sensitive death. Today, after an arduous struggle, our father, the first Yaipén musician, with an impeccable legacy, has left for eternity. Thank you immensely, dad, for giving us the best moments and inheriting us your infinite talent,” the official website of Candela Orchestra.
(Photo: Candela Orchestra)
“Peru and the entire Peruvian musical culture will be grateful for the immense contribution you left in music. And we are grateful for having had a father like you, a human being with such a beautiful and kind heart. We love you and we will love you forever.
Rest in peace, Victor Yaipén Uypan“added the statement from the QQQumbia group.
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Víctor Yaipén’s career in the QQQumbia
With a career of more than five decades in cumbia, Victor Yaipén He took his first steps in music in 1973 when he founded, together with his brother Elmer Yaipén, the emblematic Group 5. Thus he began a path that would position him as one of the greatest exponents of the genre in Peru.
Some time later, Victor decided to start his own musical project and created the Candela Orchestra. In 2000 they released their first song, “Y todo el Perú lo enjoys”, but it was with songs like “When you fall in love” that they achieved great popularity, consolidating themselves as a reference in the music scene.
Today, his children are the ones who continue the legacy of Victorcaptivating millions of Peruvians with hits like ‘Far away from you’, ‘No te go’, ‘Me vas arrarars’ and ‘Tu lack of wanting’. For this reason, in December 2023, Radio Nueva Q paid tribute to him by giving him recognition for his outstanding career in QQQumbia.
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