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Interview with La Excelencia (Part 2) |
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Written by Torqueo
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Monday, 05 May 2008 |
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The second installment of our video interview with Jose Vazquez-Cofresi and Julian Silva of New York Salsa Band La Excelencia, filmed in NYC, April 2008.
Next: Part 3 of the video interview with La Excelencia
Click here to view part 1
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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