The orchestra The Beautiful Light He did a massive casting in which he was selected Mathías Zevalloswho has become the new member of the renowned cumbia group. This young 14-year-old talent decided to give an exclusive interview to La República and did not hesitate to speak out when compared to Edwin Alcantaradeceased singer of the group Caribbean people from Guadeloupe. Next, we will tell you what Mathías said about his similarity to the remembered 'Romano de Oro'.
Who was Edwin Alcántara?
Edwin Alcántara Limay, known in the artistic world as 'Romano de Oro', was an outstanding cumbia singer who left an indelible mark on the music of Peru. Born in Chocope, province of Ascope (La Libertad), his voice and talent led him to be part of the orchestra Caribbean people from Guadeloupe.
His career in Caribeños de Guadalupe extended from 2002 to 2004, a period during which Alcántara established himself as one of the most recognized and beloved voices of the genre. Her interpretation of songs like 'Perdóname', 'I already lost her', 'In love with you', 'You have to know how to lose' and 'Ilusión de amor' catapulted him to fame.
Edwin Alcántara with Kike Urcia, his partner in Caribeños de Gudalupe. Photo: Kike Urcia/Facebook
How did Edwin Alcántara of Caribeños de Guadalupe die?
Unfortunately, the life and career of Edwin Alcantara were cut short by a tragic traffic accident on January 1, 2004. After a New Year's Eve concert at the Gema club in Casa Grande (La Libertad), the band was heading to Jaén (Cajamarca) for another presentation when their vehicle He was hit by a truck whose driver was drunk.
Four people died in the accident: Edwin Alcántara, trumpeter Ángel Calderón, promoter Teófilo Fernández and the group's driver Segundo Hernández.
The news of his death shocked cumbia fans in Peru, and a crowd gathered outside the morgue of the Las Mercedes Regional Teaching Hospital (Chiclayo) on January 2. The bodies of the deceased were sent to their places of origin.
At the burial of Edwin Alcántara in the cemetery of Rome (La Libertad), his sister Hilda Alcantara He said goodbye singing one of his hits: 'Forgive me'. Despite his departure, the legacy of the 'Golden Roman' continues to live on.
Los Caribeños de Guadalupe paid tribute to Edwin Alcántara on the band's 48th anniversary and shared a video of him performing 'I need your love' on Facebook.
Edwin Alcántara was part of the Orquesta Caribeños de Guadalupe from 2002 to 2004. Photo: composition LR/ Facebook Edwin Alcántara
What did Mathías Zevallos say when compared to Edwin Alcántara?
Mathías Zevallos, new member of La Bella Luz, was surprised and grateful to be compared on TikTok with Edwin Alcántara, the 'Romano de Oro', who was considered one of the best voices of the Caribeños de Guadalupe orchestra. In conversation with this medium, the 14-year-old interpreter expressed his feelings.
“I have heard Edwin Alcántara sing, the 'Golden Roman'. The truth is that I am very surprised to be compared to him. He was a great artist and I, particularly, love him. I am very grateful for the support that the His family members have given me something on TikTok; I promise you that I will also do my best to get ahead,” said Mathías Zevallos.
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