American musician and Black Eyed Peas member will.i.am traveled to Peru as part of a tour and participated in an event organized by technology company LG. During the activity, which included an unexpected encounter with influencer Coco Maggi, the artist danced to the rhythm of the Peruvian cumbia band Los Mirlos.
Following the interaction, will.i.am expressed admiration for the local music and stated that he would consider sampling Los Mirlos in his own work. He also remarked that he likes Peru very much, bringing renewed international attention to traditional Peruvian sounds through a prominent global music figure.
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