"Q-Pop: The Fusion of Quechua and K-pop Takes Peru's Social Media by Storm"

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"Q-Pop: The Fusion of Quechua and K-pop Takes Peru's Social Media by Storm"
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Lenin Tamayo, a social media phenomenon from Peru, has created a fusion of Quechua, the most widely spoken Indigenous language in the Americas, and K-pop, releasing his first digital album under the genre "Q-pop." Tamayo's music combines Spanish and Quechua lyrics with K-pop beats, garnering millions of likes on TikTok. He aims to embrace his Indigenous roots while incorporating modernity and globalization. Tamayo's music promotes love, unity, and freedom, and he uses his platform to address racism and generate change. His debut album, "Amaru," draws inspiration from Inca history and recent citizen protests in Peru.

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