NEXT: Part 2 of the video interview with La Excelencia

Visit their website at www.laexcelencia.net or Myspace page at www.myspace.com/laexcelencianyc

About La Excelencia

Those who witnessed up close and personal the "Salsa Explosion of the 1970's" in New York City and Puerto Rico remember and agree that the majority of the musicians and bandleaders were mostly youngsters.

Now, inspired by the masters of salsa is the new group from New York City that goes by the name of "La Excelencia." Percussionists Jose Vazquez-Cofresi and Julian Silva formed the band, featuring a young ensemble that would appeal to their generation, while performing and creating "salsa dura" (hardcore salsa) with a positive social message.

This debut CD "Salsa Con Conciencia" (salsa with a conscience) delivers 10 original scores, showcasing the versatility and depth of the band. The tracks swing with beautiful harmonies and powerful arrangements of free-flowing horns and lively percussions.

Lead vocalists Rene Leslie and Edwin Perez command the spotlight with arresting readings full of social messages that enlighten the listeners to everyday situations in peoples' lives.

"Tasty choruses complete each track, delivering high-octane rhythms, without losing essence and true roots of salsa. These young-bloods are the real thing."
Rudolph Mangual (Latin Beat Magazine)

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... written by Mel C on April 17, 2008 These guys are very cool, very down to earth and MHO are going to be very successful. Yet again, we have been fortunate enough to interview two very inspirational people that are also two very nice people LA EXCELENCIA FINALLLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY written by Jamesrivera on April 18, 2008 THESE GUYS ARE AWESOME.... I LOVE EVERY SINGLE SONG ON THEIR CD. It is great to see them personally and how they act. Their youtube videos are awesome to. They are soooooo down to earth and real. NOT too many bands like la excelencia. They will truly become a success... James Rivera La Excelencia loves the UK! written by laexcelencia on April 22, 2008 Well first of we would like to thank Mel C and Steve for giving a face behind the music. We hope to finally be able to perform for all you salseros in the UK soon! Maybe we will see you guys soon then you think. If you can't wait we invite you guys to the Afro-Latino Festival in Bree, Belgium where we will do 2 shows from June 21-22, 2008. Also we wanted to let you know we are working on the 2nd CD, so be on the look out. Thanks for all the love and support... peace

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