GRUPO 5 PAYS TRIBUTE TO LOS SHAPIS in NEW RELEASE: “MIX SHAPIS”
In a milestone year for their international expansion and following the announcement of their participation in the upcoming Billboard Latin Music Week 2025, Grupo 5 unveils “Mix Shapis”, a powerful tribute to the legendary Peruvian group Los Shapis, pioneers of the Andean chicha movement.
The track —a vibrant fusion of cumbia and chicha— brings together three of LosShapis’ most iconic songs: “El aguajal”, “La novia”, and “Ladrón de amor.” The production was led by Christian and Elmer Yaipén, who blended the original arrangements of Los Shapis with the creative direction of renowned producer Andrés De Colbert, crafting a piece that honors the genre’s roots through a contemporary lens.
“Mix Shapis” made its live debut during a historic performance at the Movistar Arena in Santiago, Chile, where over 16,000 fans celebrated the tribute with overwhelming enthusiasm. The performance was captured in a cinematic-style video by Tierra Brava, now available on YouTube, where it quickly became a trending release.
“For us, Los Shapis has always been an iconic group in chicha music, and they deserve all our respect and admiration. That’s why we wanted to honor them through this mix that blends cumbia and chicha—something that was very well received when we premiered it live in Chile and is now trending on YouTube,” said Christian Yaipén, lead vocalist of Grupo 5.
As the video continues to gain views globally, Grupo 5 is currently on tour across northern Peru, with stops in Trujillo, Cajamarca, Lambayeque, and Celendín, before continuing their international schedule with upcoming shows in the United States and Ecuador.
