Mercadonegro

Mercadonegro is all about rhythm, passion and a zest for life. This salsa group, which originated in Europe, blends musical influences from Peru, Colombia, Cuba, Venezuela, Italy and Brazil to create a distinctive sound. With their rousing music and energetic stage presence, the band ranks amongst Europe’s leading salsa orchestras. Whether on international festival stages or in renowned concert halls, Mercadonegro gets the audience dancing with their pulsating rhythms and virtuoso ensemble playing.

Throughout their career, the band has collaborated with numerous greats of Latin American music, including Celia Cruz, José Alberto ‘El Canario’, Cheo Feliciano and Tito Nieves. Mercadonegro also shared the stage with the legendary Celia Cruz for three years. Further collaborations with international stars, as well as their involvement in the New York Salsa All Stars project, underline the group’s musical versatility and international appeal.

With five albums of their own and appearances at renowned festivals such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Glastonbury Festival, Mercadonegro are taking salsa far beyond its cultural boundaries. Their music combines traditional Latin American sounds with individual virtuosity and a contagious zest for performance. The aim remains the same: to share salsa with the world, to bring people together and to bring a touch of the Latin American way of life to the stage with every performance.