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Jerry Rivas Sings 'Ódiame' at Lima Peña After El Gran Combo Shows

The viral moment underscores cross-cultural exchange in Lima's intimate criollo venues.

Overview

  • The El Gran Combo lead vocalist joined local singer Carlos Mosquera for the Peruvian criollo classic Ódiame at a traditional peña in Breña, Lima.
  • Rivas extended his stay in the city after two weekend concerts at Estadio Nacional and visited the Centro Social Cultural Musical de Breña as a guest.
  • Attendees handed him the microphone, and the duet with two guitars and a cajón drew loud cheers from the crowd.
  • Mosquera posted the video praising Rivas’s humility, prompting Rivas to reply that the duet was an honor he hopes to repeat.
  • Rivas has fronted El Gran Combo since 1977 and has long shown affection for Peru’s criollo music through ties with artists such as Eva Ayllón.