Orlando Pabellon - Olvidarte Nunca

Hansel y raul - ponme la mano caridad[]

La Maxima 79  - Esa Mujer

Louie Colon Y Su Combo

Oyarde

Detalles

Melao De Caña - Roberto Incelli

Los Hacheros - Timbalaye

Buenas Noches Che Che - Dj Ricky Campanelli

Salsa es mi pasión, es como la vida misma, expresa sentimiento, vida y esperanza!

05 Ya No Se Puede Vivir

AMIGO EL RATON - TROMBORANGA ORQUESTA EL KILLER DE LA SALSA MADRID.wmv

Del Callao Mi Barrio, para el Mundo

Lo Que Dice Justi

On Machete, this 11-piece “salsa group with street cred” (The New York Times) demonstrates why they are considered ambassadors of the salsa dura genre. Staying true to their philosophy of recording and releasing original and socially relevant music, Machete, feature 7 hard hitting original tracks that are sure to bring both old and new fans back to the dance floor. 

Since their inception 14yrs ago, La Excelencia, under the direction of percussionist, composer/arranger Julian Silva, has showcases their dynamic energy and powerful sound that solidified their place as one of salsa’s most sought after bands. Their unforgettable live performances have sold out venues across the United States, Europe, and Latin America.   

Along with powerful vocals by Gilberto Velazquez, Machete features the talent of longtime members Julian Silva (Timbales), Willy Rodriguez (Piano), Ronald Renaissance (Trombone), Jonathan Powell (Trumpet), Mike Engstrom (Trombone), Luis Arona (Bass), Nestor Villar (Bongo) and two new members, Jonathan Gomez (Congas) and Keefe Martin (Trumpet). Special guests include Pucho Alamo (Puerto Rican Cuatro), Itai Kris (Flute), and Benjamin Lapdus (Cuban Tres).   

Produced by Julian Silva, recorded and co-produced by Kamilo Kratc, and mixed by seasoned producer/engineer, Charles Dos Santos, Machete builds upon the salsa dura legacy of La Excelencia’s previous three albums. This new album represents a continuation of La Excelencia at its finest.

Machete

Asi Es El Amor

Inspired by the salsa sounds of the 70’s and the sociopolitical landscape of today, La Excelencia is an award-winning band from New York City that combines traditional salsa elements with a modern and unapologetic sound. Their music invigorates social mindedness amidst a powerful and danceable soundtrack. 
 
“It takes just a note or two to hear that La Excelencia is different. This is unprettified salsa dura, with the percussion cranked, lots of breaks, the voices loud, almost distorted. It’s the sound of a tough working band, the sort that used to be everywhere in New York and now are rare to find” says Peter Watrous of the New York Times.

Founded in 2005, La Excelencia honed their sound by performing at local venues around NYC and eventually caught the attention of the international salsa community with their 2006 debut album, Salsa Con Conciencia. “The goal was to write and record original songs that spoke to us personally. We didn’t realize these songs would resonate with so many others around the world,” recalls Julian Silva, composer, producer, founder and owner of La Excelencia. The success of their first album would result in the first of several international tours. The band would later release two more albums, Mi Tumbao Social (2009) and Ecos Del Barrio (2012), with measurable success. La Excelencia’s music has been featured on several independent films, television programs, and compilation CD’s.

La Excelencia’s in-your-face sound and energetic, live performances reach outside of the salsa norm, and have propelled the band to main stream audiences and venues. “I felt like I was at a rock show not a salsa performance,” commented Anthony Guerrero, a longtime fan.

La Excelencia has enjoyed solid success, and continues to keep their sights on the future. Under the new independent label, Cali York Records, La Excelencia is committed to bringing voice to the next generation of salseros.

Asi Es El Amor

LA EXCELENCIA

Related tracks