Soulsa

BIOGRAPHY:
SOULSA is a Latin band that provides an exciting fusion of Caribbean rhythms and modern rock music. The group was formed in 2002 in Washington Heights, a New York City neighborhood known for embracing Latin music and its culture.
Soulsa's music fuses Latin rhythms with the raw energy of a rock band. To create their sound, the band replaces traditional Latin instruments like horns and piano with the modern rhythms of the electric guitar resulting in a more "stripped-down" sound without ever loosing their Latin roots. Featuring percussion from band members Juan Gerena, Antonio Rodriguez and Anibal Collazo compliments the electric guitars resulting in a sound that is both primal and energetic – without ever losing their roots of Caribbean music and classic rock. Essentially rock with clave y sentimiento!
But most importantly, Soulsa's essence comes from its original compositions. Songwriters Alberto Diaz and Luis Batista are known for creating sophisticated and humorous songs that reflect the daily lives, struggles and triumphs of Latinos.
Soulsa has played in a variety of venues through out New York including Nuyorican Poets Café, China Club, Southpaw and Gonzalez & Gonzalez. They have played at private events for Oscar de la Renta, VOGUE magazine and The Havana Film Festival. The band received national recognition when they performed for Telemundo's "Hoy en la Mañanita" and most recently, was invited to Finland as a headliner at their 10th annual Latin Music Festival "Frutas Tropicales". Soulsa's music has also been played in the TV shows "Mind of Mencia" and Travel Channel's "Man vs. Food". Their original song "Elena" was featured in the independent film "Entre Nos".