On Oct. 19, Kenton Elementary fifth graders were treated to a visit by Peruvian singing star Yerselito. The 10-year old boy, who was in Colorado to perform at a local Mariachi festival, spent the day at Kenton performing for students and sharing experiences from his own country.

Yerselito is a mariachi singer who sings traditional Mexican songs. He has been singing since age six, when he began performing as a member of the family dancing troupe. Yerselito later appeared on a television show and gained a sponsor—famous Peruvian musician, Pablito Hortada. He has performed throughout Peru, Chile and Bolivia, and will soon begin touring Europe and other South American countries.