Orq. La Yunqueña

Meriden, CT

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Orq. La Yunqueña with Orlando Ortiz

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Orq. La Yunqueña with Arlene G

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Orq. La Yunqueña with Osvaldo Roman

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Orq. La Yunqueña with Luis Figueroa

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Overview

Specializing in Salsa Gorda, the members of this exciting band take tremendous pride in entertaining audiences. OLY performs the repertoire of artists such as Bobby Valentine, Cano Estremera, Héctor Lavoe, Frankie Ruiz, El Gran Combo, Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound, Ray Barretto, Marc Anthony, and many more of the musicians that represent beautiful salsa music at its best. Nuestro Orgullo!!!!


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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

What to expect

Orq. La Yunqueña prides itself on providing high energy and even greater vibes. Love to interact with the audience to give a personal connection with our audience.

About

FOR OVER FIFTEEN YEARS NOW ORQUESTA LA YUNQUEÑA REMAINS ONE OF CONNECTICUT’S PREMIER SALSA BANDS.
In 2010 Orquesta la Yunqueña (OLY) was founded in the Connecticut town of Meriden—the Silver City. While sitting down trying to think of a band name for a music group he was putting together for a birthday party, OLY cofounder and percussionist, Nate Rodriguez, decided to give the band a bold name that represented the beautiful island of Puerto Rico and its heritage. He chose to name the band Orquesta la Yunqueña in recognition of El Yunque Peak, a mountain in the El Yunque National Rain Forest that boasts one of Puerto Rico’s largest peaks.
After nearly ten years since its inception, OLY remains one of the premier salsa bands in the New England area. Specializing in Salsa Gorda, the members of this exciting band take tremendous pride in entertaining audiences. OLY performs the repertoire of artists such as Bobby Valentine, Cano Estremera, Héctor Lavoe, Frankie Ruiz, El Gran Combo, Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound, Ray Barretto, Marc Anthony, and many more of the musicians that represent beautiful salsa music at its best. Nuestro Orgullo!!!!

Additional booking notes

Can be discussed

Team

Luis Torres Director/Owner

Set list

No vale la pena
Almohada
Dime si llegue a tiempo
Usted
Tu No sabes querer
Cantaré con una orquesta
Lamento de concepcion
Guancona

Influences and inspiration

Sonora Ponceña
El Gran Combo
Spanish Harlem Orquestra

Setup requirements

Can be discussed

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