Years active 1995-Present | ||
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Members Daniel Marmolejo, Morist Jimenez Jr, Luis Rodríguez Albums Heavy Salsa 98, Con Todos los Hierros, De una Vez Gozando, Somos los duros de la salsa, La salsa la traigo yo! | ||
La Sonora Carruseles is a salsa band originating in 1995 from Colombia. They are currently established in Medellín.
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Their music has been featured in televised competitions such as So You Think You Can Dance. In August 2015, U.S. President Barack Obama included the group's song "La Salsa la Traigo Yo!" on his personal #POTUS playlist which created significant international interest in the band.
Beginnings
Sonora Carruseles was grouped in the Colombian city of Medellin in 1995.They originally started as an experiment for Mario Rincón "Pachanga", who was musical director at Colombian based record company, Discos Fuentes. After a sound rehearsal, the project was approved and an album was released that same year. The group has released an album every few years and traveled most of Europe and Latin America. It is now half Colombian, with other members from Latin American countries.
Reception
Sonora Carruseles has been received well in many Spanish-speaking countries.
Discography
Sonora Carruseles has released many albums over the years.
Songs
Arranca en FaCon Todos los Hierros · 2000
MicaelaHeavy Salsa 98 · 1998
CarruselesEspectacular · 1999