Damaris

Damaris Mallma Porras (born January 26, 1986, in Huancayo). The fusion of sounds and rhythms has been the scenario where Damaris has developed her musical career as a singer, songwriter, performer and music producer. Her music is inspired by the Latin American musical tradition and the search to build bridges with new musical forms. Damaris is to date the youngest Peruvian artist to be nominated for the Latin Grammys, at 22 years old in the category of best folk album. With her song “Tusuykusun” (Let's Dance) she became the first artist to win the "Viña del Mar International Song Festival" with a song in Quechua.