PERIODISTA BRITANICA EMOCIONADA CON LOS "BEATLES PERUANOS" EN LIVERPOOL

BRITISH JOURNALIST THRILLED BY PERUVIAN BEATLES IN LIVERPOOL When British journalist Mairead Smith, from BBC North West, first heard the Peruvian band Los Mapaches, she couldn't hide her surprise. "They sound really good, don't they? They sound just like them," she commented at the end of the television interview. The scene took place in Liverpool, the city where the musical phenomenon of The Beatles was born. And it was precisely there that a group of young Peruvians ended up catching the attention of the British press. It's not every day that a band from South America thrills journalists and musicians in the cradle of British rock. But that's exactly what happened. From Peru to the world capital of the Beatles Los Mapaches are made up of brothers José Luis, Piero, and Fabrizio, musicians who discovered from a young age that they shared more than just blood ties: a deep passion for music. Much of their childhood was spent in Atlanta, USA, where their father instilled in them a love for The Beatles' songs. That childhood enthusiasm transformed over the years into a serious project. The band participated in competitions like Peru's Got Talent and the Claro Festival, but their big break came in 2013 when they gained national recognition on the show Yo Soy, where they stood out for their meticulous interpretation of the Beatles' repertoire. Since then, they have toured Peru from north to south presenting their tribute. But their dream has always been one: Liverpool. The encounter that changed everything. During their visit to the English city, the band was invited to a radio interview with Helen Jones on BBC Radio Merseyside. There, something unexpected happened. While they were talking live about their passion for The Beatles and their musical journey, news arrived that would change their trip: Jon Keats, director of the legendary Cavern Club, decided to offer them the opportunity to play on stage. The place where The Beatles began their story. For the Peruvian musicians, it was a magical moment. “It was incredible. We received the news while we were on the radio,” Piero explained during the interview.