Associated acts Kinito Mendez | Years active 1994–present Members Jose Peña Suazo | |
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Albums Puro Mambo, Banda Gorda, Libre Al Fin, Tu Muere Aquí Record labels Musical Productions, J&N Records Similar Los Hermanos Rosario, Oro Solido, Los Toros Band, Fulanito, Kinito Méndez | ||
La Banda Gorda is a popular Merengue group from Dominican Republic directed by José Peña Suazo. The band plays fast Merengue from Dominican Republic and some of their albums contains salsa music. It is a popular Latin music group, known for its diverse style and caribbean flavor. La Banda Gorda is Suazo's 1st group directly working under him.
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History
Creator, Jose Peña Suazo had previously worked with Latin music makers including Alfonso "Pochi" Vásquez and Kinito Mendez. In 1994 Suazo went on his own and formed his own group which he named "Jose Peña Suazo y la Banda Gorda", dubbed 'Banda Gorda' for short. The group's first album "Libre al fin" (Free at Last), was released on April 19, 1994. The group has made albums regularly, though not yearly, ever since.
Discography
Songs
Traigo Fuego2004
Dejalo Ahi2004
Tu muere aquíTu Muere Aquí · 2006