At the age of 88, Pablo Villanueva, popularly known as Melcocheta, has fulfilled one of his most cherished desires: to lead his team. Private orchestra of Peru He thus resumes his career as a sonero, a little-known aspect of his multi-faceted career in his native country. Despite his long and distinguished career in music, he expressed that his talent was not appreciated enough, attributing this to the fact that his music was not published on local radio.
The comedian, who has been part of the arts and media scene for more than six decades, has worked alongside major salsa figures globally, including Eddie Palmieri, Willie Colon, Celia CruzAdalberto Santiago, Marvin Santiago, Tommy Olivencia, Bobby Valentin, Cano Estremara, and Johnny Pacheco.
All this time, the translator He has recorded more than 20 albums He became an artist loved and recognized by the world's salsa community. But he regrets that this aspect of Peru is not as well known as it should be, he points out “People don't know” Because several stations did not broadcast her songs.
“They will know me as the sonero of Peru, because since the radios didn't broadcast my music, people don't know. The Peruvian needs to promote his race,” he said as América Televisión cameras approached him.
During the announcement of her return to music, which took place in a well-known venue in Rustica last Tuesday, April 16, Melcocheta expressed her happiness and satisfaction at finally being able to conduct her own orchestra.
He stressed that despite his extensive experience and international recognition, it is a dream that may come true too late, but he promises that the audience will dance to his impact. A selection of their hits, salsa classics and modern hits, Including renewed arrangements of pieces such as “Momposina” and “La Gorda.”
In addition, he took the opportunity to express his gratitude to Mauricio Díez Canseco for giving him the opportunity to sing in all his venues around the country with his new band, which includes twelve musicians and instrumentalists. His son, nicknamed “Melochita Junior”.
The businessman had motivated Villanueva to focus on salsa, and to move away from comedy because he considered it too difficult Humor has evolved Towards the search for the easy laughter that vulgar people suffer from, an area in which Melkochita no longer sees herself participating.
“The idea was from Mauricio. He told me 'You're going to work as a salsero player, there's nothing funny because they say rude things even if it's just that, you're not up to it' (…) I'm grateful to him because he returned to the stage with…” The side I love.”
On September 17, 1936, the future icon of Peruvian art was born in the district of La Victoria, Lima. Pablo Villanueva Brandanknown as “Malakushita”.
From an early age, his family environment was saturated with music thanks to his skill Mother Constanza Brandan LiraWith guitar and singing as well as the influence of his aunt awakened in him a deep passion for the world of art. for him Father Nicholas Villanueva Rodriguezwould also play a pivotal role in inspiring the first steps in his eventual music career.
During his youth, he was fascinated by salsa orchestras and the Afro-Peruvian rhythms that echoed through the streets of Lima. This early influence led him to hone his talent and look for opportunities to perform in various clubs in the city, where he quickly managed to capture the attention of the audience with his unique voice and charisma.
In the 1950s, Villanueva joined the “Ibn Kubilas” groupThis is the stage in which he acquired the title “Pacocha” thanks to the Creole composer Albino Canales. As he delved deeper into the world of music, Pablo Villanueva also began to explore the field of comedy, diversifying his talent and making his mark in both industries.
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