In April 2023, the world of Peruvian music witnessed one of the most emblematic events of the year: the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Grupo 5, the cumbia orchestra that has managed to win the hearts of millions, both inside and outside. From Peru. Among the guests at this great event was Ezio Oliva, a singer who faced criticism for his performance in one of the three consecutive concerts held at the San Marcos Stadium.
The episode, marked by the performance of the song ‘Adiós Amor’ alongside Christian Yaipén, leader of the Monsefú collective, stood out for the celebration, but also for the controversy that followed. Users on social networks expressed their disappointment at what they considered a lack of professionalism on the part of Oliva, who admitted not knowing the lyrics of the song. This fact soon became the center of a debate about the preparation and commitment of artists invited to large events.
What did Ezio Oliva say about the Grupo 5 concert?
Ezio Oliva He was quick to address the situation head-on. Through a video published on his account TikTok the singer offered a detailed explanation of the events, for which he acknowledged his mistake and took full responsibility. “I received the invitation from my friend Christian while I was in Spain. “I accepted without measuring the consequences of my limited preparation time,” Oliva shared, evidencing his regret. “I didn’t learn the song enough, I wasn’t professional,” he admitted. He added: “If I knew I wasn’t going to rehearse, do the sound check, then I shouldn’t have accepted.”
Group 5 had successful concerts
Beyond the incident with Ezio Oliva, the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Team 5 It was a resounding success. With three concerts full of energy, the group demonstrated why it continues to be one of the most important references in Peruvian cumbia. In addition to commemorating five decades of music, the event also served to pay tribute to Elmer Yaipén Uypán founder of the group, on a date that coincided with his birthday.
The concert series featured the participation of renowned national and international artists such as Eddie Herrera, Fonseca, Ráfaga, Mike Bahía, Guaynaa, Eva Ayllón, Daniela Darcourt, Mauricio Mesones, and of course, Ezio Oliva along with DJ Peligro, which raised the quality of the show and guaranteed an unforgettable experience for the more than 150,000 attendees who gathered at the National Stadium.
Finally, Team 5 He also announced his next European tour, with confirmed dates in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Rome and Milan for the end of May and June. Expectations are high, especially in Spain, where tickets sold out in less than two hours.