Lenin Tamayo conquista Asia con el k-pop en quechua
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Lenin Tamayo is a young Peruvian artist who has taken his culture to the world by blending the energy of Korean pop music with the Quechua language and Andean musical elements to create a genre known as “Q‑pop.” What started as a personal expression of identity and resilience has turned into an international musical movement that has resonated with audiences across Asia, even as he performs songs in Quechua far from home. In the video below, you will learn about how he built Q‑pop, his success touring in countries like South Korea, India, Thailand, and Vietnam, and how his music helps challenge stereotypes while celebrating Indigenous language and culture on the global stage.
Lenin Tamayo conquista Asia con el k-pop en quechua
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00:00 - 00:14
Introduction to Lenin Tamayo and the creation of a new genre (Quechua pop), described as a fusion of K-pop aesthetics and Quechua linguistic/cultural identity.
00:00 - 00:14
Identify one example of present perfect.
00:34 - 00:47
Lenin highlights artistic authenticity and the universality of emotion in his music.
00:34 - 00:47
What does Lenin say about the importance of language in his music?
01:08 - 01:33
Despite few Peruvians living in Asia, he connected with local audiences through limited English and mainly through music.
01:08 - 01:33
In which Asian countries did he perform successfully?
02:06 - 02:32
Description of his mother’s difficult pregnancy: he was born at six months.
02:06 - 02:32
What complications did Lenin’s mother face during pregnancy?
03:14 - 03:41
Lenin describes his early childhood in Cusco and Apurímac, where he grew up in a musical household.
03:14 - 03:41
What languages were spoken in his home?
03:14 - 03:41
Research: look for the meaning of the word "inculcar."
04:51 - 05:07
At secondary school in Lima, he was bullied.
04:51 - 05:07
Why did his classmates bully him?
05:52 - 06:03
Lenin chooses to return to Lima to pursue university studies, feeling that art wasn’t considered a viable career. This reflects a tension between societal expectations and personal dreams.
05:52 - 06:03
What does tengo que express in Spanish?
06:20 - 06:33
A talent contest at San Marcos university becomes a decisive moment; he performs publicly for the first time and wins.
06:20 - 06:33
What motivated Lenin to participate in the contest?
06:59 - 07:12
He notices the lack of Quechua-based pop content and begins creating K-pop covers in Quechua.
06:59 - 07:12
What nickname did the audience give to Lenin’s group?
07:36 - 07:48
Lenin explains the symbolism of his Andean-fusion outfit.
07:36 - 07:48
What message does his outfit convey?
07:55 - 08:06
He announces an audition for dancers for his national theater concert and explains the meaning of yachta.
07:55 - 08:06
What does yachta mean?
08:12 - 08:34
Lenin’s music advocates for freedom, love, identity, and recognition of Indigenous heritage. He aims to give voice to marginalized communities.
08:12 - 08:34
Identify one use of "por" in this excerpt.