Formed in 2012, Baile an Salsa are an international band comprised of ten world-class musicians. The band seamlessly and skillfully blend their passion for Latin salsa and traditional Irish music, which they call "Salsa-Trad", and its appeal is apparent in the band's growing Irish and international fan base.

There was a strong positive reaction to their self-titled debut EP in Ireland and abroad: it charted at No. 2 at the Solar Club Charts in Colombia in 2013, and Radio PIN (Poland) featured one track as its Song of the Week. The EP reached as far as Asia, where Baile an Salsa songs were played at Salsa Festivals in Singapore and China. In Ireland, Baile an Salsa were selected as the "Play Irish" artist on Galway Bay FM. They have performed live on RTE1's "The Late Late Show", and have played at the Guinness Festival and The Cork Gathering Festival in 2013. Most recently, the band were featured as a headline act at the 2014 Temple Bar TradFest.

Baile an Salsa perform original material composed by the band and blended with traditional Irish tunes. Andres Martorell, the lead vocalist and founder of the band, brings melodies from various styles including Salsa, Rumba, Flamenco, Sean Nós and more. Don't be surprised to hear songs in Irish, Spanish and English!

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