La Pambelé by La Pambelé

Bogotá’s La Pambelé steps into the ring for their debut release on Names You Can Trust, and with it, they’ve joined a storied history in Colombia’s prized salsa tradition. This new generation of talented musicians have come out for the 1st round with fire, grit and determination. Brass, keys, percussion and lyrics blast at you from all angles, evocative of the way the orchestra’s namesake, the legendary Palenque boxer, used his flashing fists within the squared circle.

Featuring a full album of original compositions that have been faithfully recorded and mixed under the guidance of Mario Galeano Toro (Frente Cumbiero) and Daniel Michel (La Boa) at Mambo Negro Records, the approach is a return to the roots of salsa dura that continues to thrive in Colombia’s deep musical training grounds. The promising future of the genre shines in the capable hands of La Pambelé and its players, and this introduction is sure to help vault the group from up-and-comer to title contender status.

released April 1, 2022

Música y Letra – Miguel Rorebolledo y Camilo Toro
Arreglos – Camilo Toro
Grabado y mezclado en Mambo Negro Records (Bogotá)
por Dani Michel y Mario Galeano.
Masterizado por Frank Merritt en The Carvery, Londres.

Andrés Castrillón – Trompeta.
Leonardo Zambrano – Trombón.
Carlos Pineda – Flauta
Jhon Edward Arrechea – Conga y coros
Nicholls Rodríguez “Nicoyembe” – Timbal
Giuliano Ferreira – Bongó y Campana
Guillermo “Memo” González – Baby Bass
Miguel Rorebolledo – Voz principal Masculina
Lorena Jiménez – Voz principal Femenina
Camilo Toro – Piano y dirección
Rene Vazquez – Tambor Batá