Rising from humble beginnings to being one of the most beloved and sought-after Salsa bands in America – with reaches beyond, South America, Europe, and through Japan – Orchestra Fuego, the fiery Florida-based Salsa band, ranked as the Number One independent Salsa Band in the world by IMC, ReverbNation and Spotify – is in the midst of a spectacular run in carving a niche for the Salsa genre, and enthralling audiences with their upbeat original Latin numbers, as well as their rendition of familiar ones.
Their high-octane sound, and blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms mixed with Nuyorican flavor, have maintained the integrity and aura of old-school Salsa (or New York City Salsa), complimented with a fresh twist. Orchestra Fuego has released six albums and ten singles – their latest, Candela, apart from worldwide download coverage, has been the recipient of the Best Song, Best Band, and Best Album awards at the 2022 Independent Music Awards in Hollywood, CA. In addition, Orchestra Fuego also performs arrangements of familiar songs, such as the sprightly rendition of ‘I Can Only Imagine’, Way Maker and All I Want For Christmas is You. With appearances on Fox News and ABC Action News. Orchestra Fuego has, over the years, gained a huge and loyal following (‘Fuego, Fuego, Llaman Los Bomberos!’, as their ardent admirers put it forth), performing live in front of tens of thousands at the Orlando and Miramar Amphitheaters, Magic City Casino in Miami, and Orlando House of Blues among other venues, and performing with the likes of Grupo Niche, Victor Manuelle, Grupo Gale, Charlie Aponte, and Sonora Poncena. Orchestra Fuego already has had a busy 2023, with their music videos for ‘Con Ella Quiero Bailar’, ‘Feliz Navidad’, and ‘I Can Only Imagine’ winning Five Platinum Awards this year and reaching RIAA Platinum status for their recent album “Candela”.