In September 1999, a pamphlet circulating in
Seattle featured “The fresh sounds of Cambalache,” referring to the
philosophy of the nine-piece Seattle salsa band that made its debut that
year.
Ever since, Cambalache has challenged and redefined
the characteristic sound of Northwest Salsa scene. Never afraid to
incorporate new ideas, or to drop others that have been exploited. Cambalache’s eclectic style is an embodiment of the richness and
diversity of Latin America. Deeply rooted in the latest music movements
developing in Cuba and Puerto Rico, Cambalache’s performances are a
blend of great salsa classics and contemporary tunes. At each
performance, audiences are seduced by the energetic atmosphere of Rumba
and Nueva Salsa.
Now, after six years of hard work and continuous
learning, Cambalache has placed itself at the top of the Northwest Salsa
scene. They have broken attendance records of virtually every salsa club
in the Northwest of the USa, Southwest of Canada and Alaska. Their show
is considered to be one of the most entertaining and fun in the NW for
salsa dancers as well as for those who just love the music. Testament to
this is that Cambalache was selected to play at the 2001 Major League
All-Star Game to a crowd of more than 55,000 people at Safeco Field in
Seattle. In addition, Cambalache has opened for some of the biggest
names in Latin music including Grupo Niche de Colombia and El Gran Combo
de Puerto Rico.
“Clasiqueando”, Cambalache’s first CD was
officially released on April 23rd, 2004. Descarga from New
York describes the CD as “Killer dance club Salsa... highly combustible,
get-on-the-dance floor tracks with zero filler material. DJ alert and
highly recommended”. The CD has now gotten reviews from all over the
world and it is being sold at the most important Latin music stores in
England, Holland, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Japan,
Canada, Argentina, Chile and Peru.
Their youth, energy and intense passion for music
are the defining element that complements the quality of their sound.
This makes Cambalache a band with tremendous potential and a promising
future.
