GAONA

Singer, songwriter, and producer from the heart of Amazonas, Peru. Recognized as one of the leading pioneers of Peruvian fusion rock on the international stage. GAONA began his artistic journey at age 5. In 2004, he started as the vocalist of rock, neoclassical heavy metal, and jazz-metal bands. He recorded albums that reached Japan, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Finland. His powerful voice, genre-blending versatility (rock, pop, Latin, and ballads), and commanding stage presence have taken him on tours across Peru, Latin America, Europe, and the United States. Countries such as Spain, Switzerland, Mexico, Cuba, Germany, France, and the U.S. have witnessed his music, video shoots, and talks on Amazon rainforest conservation. Key milestones: * Released an album dedicated to the Peruvian jungle titled El Baguazo in 2026 * Mentor for the American Grammys in 2026 * Member of the U.S. Recording Academy (Grammys) since 2025 * Recorded the songs “Better Day” and “Unreal” with Brian Malouf in California in 2024 * Moved from Peru to the United States to promote his music and culture in 2023 * Orion Star Awards 2021 (Dubai) – Best Emerging Rock Artist from Peru * Djooky Music Awards 2020 (Los Angeles) with multi-platinum producer Brian Malouf * Signed with Universal Music for “Los Números No Mienten” (Mexico City, 2019) * Latin American Awards Chicago 2019 – Best International Male Voice * Winner of Los Cuatro Finalistas (Latina TV, 2018) “Be happy doing what you love.”