BarrioSalsa is a dynamic Sydney based latin band boasting 2 male and 1 Sexy female lead vocals a HOT Percussion section, Funky Bassist, Cheeky Keyboardist, Sax and sometimes added Trombone, with an emphasis on "live" performance music.
The contagious vocalists make BarrioSalsa visually appealing and musically versatile together with the musicians who concentrate on tight presentation and musical production for an authentic "Barrio" sound that can only be achieved by a band of this calibre.
They deliver high energy Salsa, Latin Dance/Groove music plus a hint of Jazz. It's energy, excitement, fun They add a new kind of verve to the covers they perform, with playful and funky arrangements that give the BarrioSalsa sound character and oomph. The band also performs classic Salsa material.
BarrioSalsa is a subsidiary of Salsa Republic, aiming to the corporate market and salsa dance academy's. Traditional 70's/80's street New York Salsa and Descargas by artist's such as Charlie and Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barreto are what makes part of the repertoire. Some other styles are Songo, Cha-Cha, Mambo, and Funk.
Recent performances include:
"Bacardi Latino Festival 2003",
"Salsa by the Sea Festival" Maroubra Beach January 2003,
"Double Bay Festival" March 2003,
"Spanish Film Festival 2003" Sydney Fox Studios,
"2002 SBS Television Christmas Party",
"Kentra Bar" Double Bay 2002-2003,
"Daintree Café" Darling Harbour Sydney 2002,
"Side-On Café" March-April 2003,
"Arthouse" Sydney Cuba CD Launches and nights May-December 2002
The Basement Sydney January 2004
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