Los Mirlos are just hours away from starring in one of the most important moments of their international career. The Peruvian Amazonian cumbia group will arrive this Thursday, September 17, at the Tiny Desk of NPR Music, a renowned musical format that brings together artists from different parts of the world.
The awaited performance will premiere at 10 a.m., Peruvian time, through the digital platforms of NPR Music. In this way, the public will be able to enjoy the session that Los Mirlos recorded especially for this space during their stay in the United States.
The recording took place last July and, due to the program’s rules, the members had to keep the details confidential for several weeks. Jorge Rodríguez, founder of the group, said the experience was special and that they were only able to speak publicly about it after the official announcement.
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For this session, Los Mirlos prepared a repertoire that seeks to showcase their Amazonian roots. Among the songs they performed are classics like “La danza de los Mirlos” and “Entre la selva”, as well as songs from their most recent stage. In total, the group recorded five songs for the format.
The proposal also incorporates elements of Amazonian culture in its presentation. The musicians wore garments and accessories linked to the craftsmanship of the Shipibo-Konibo community, as part of a staging that seeks to accompany their sound with references to their cultural roots.
The arrival of Los Mirlos at the Tiny Desk is part of the special programming of NPR Music for Latin Music Month. The group shares this season with artists such as Mon Laferte, Los Tigres del Norte, Draco Rosa, Panteón Rococó and Yendry, among others.
This performance represents another step in the international expansion of a group with more than five decades of history. In 2025, Los Mirlos also brought their Amazonian cumbia to the Coachella stage, where they shared the bill with important figures in international music.
