Overview: La Excelencia is co-owned by Julian Silva and Jose Vazquez-Cofresi who in 2005 formed the orchestra in New York City. The orchestra was created with the intention to bring a new outlook to salsa music by being hip, young, writing about social issues, and breaking the mold yet not losing the true roots of salsa. The hard life of the barrio is reflected in La Excelencia music through their hardcore salsa sounds known as ‘salsa dura’. The music of La Excelencia has been referred to as fresh, original, danceable, contagious, and bringing social awareness to all. In 2006 La Excelencia released their freshman project 'Salsa Con Conciencia' which was highly received throughout the world. 'Salsa Con Conciencia' sold over 9000 units without major distribution. After much global anticipation on January 2009 La Excelencia released their sophomore CD 'Mi Tumbao Social'. These young salsa ambassadors are bringing the sounds straight from the streets of New York City to the world.
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From: New York , NY
Format: Latin
Plays: 15
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