131 (Spanglish) Peruvian Trumpet Player Showcases Chicago Beauty

In this episode of Peruvians of USA, we sit down with Daniel Flores—also known as Trumpet Papi—a Peruvian trumpet player based in Chicago who has been capturing the city’s beauty through music on TikTok.

Daniel shares his journey of immigrating from Peru to the U.S. at a young age, growing up in San Antonio, and eventually finding his home in Chicago. We talk about how music became a lifeline for identity and belonging, the lack of representation in music education, and how playing the trumpet taught him discipline, confidence, and self-advocacy.

He also opens up about navigating family expectations, imposter syndrome, and the unexpected impact of sharing his music on social media. From playing for La Blanquirroja to building community through sound, Daniel reflects on why representation matters—and why sharing your gift can open doors you never imagined.

This conversation is about migration, culture, creativity, and finding belonging—one note at a time.

Support Peruvians of USA:

• Patreon: Become a member and get early access to episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and help us sustain the podcast. Join here: patreon.com/PeruviansofUSA 
• Subscribe: Stay updated by subscribing to our newsletter.
• Episode Notes: Visit our website for detailed show notes.
• Review: Love our content? Leave a review on  Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
• Shop: Check out our Online Store and proudly wear our merch!
• Follow Us: Join the community on Instagram @peruviansofusa  and like us on Facebook!