adolescents orquesta

Los Adolescent's

"Adolescent's Orquesta" is a group of young Venenzulas aged between 18 and 26, who, by singning to Korta Record's which is distributed by Sony Music, arrived on the tropical music scene in 1995. Lead by four singers and the highly talented director Porfi Baloa, "Adolescent's Orquesta" launched their first album "Reclamando Nuestro Espacio" in February, 1996. Two tracks, "Anhelo" and "Hoy Aprendi" were chosen as singles. Since their inital radio play, "Anhelo" won song of honor and continued to receive extensive play throughout North and South America, especially in New York and Miami.



A total of six songs from this first album occupied first place on the charts in Venezuela and other neighboring countries. This is a record for a group who had so recently been launched. "Reclamando Nuestro Espacio" was awarded Gold Record Sales in May during the same year (Disco de Oro).



"Adolescent's" Orquesta's" second album, "Persona Ideal" was launched in 1997 and also awarded Gold after only five weeks in the charts. One month later, "Persona Ideal" was re-awarded Double Platinum after its sales continued to soar. This album includes the tracks, "Arrepentida' and "Clase Social", and the single "Me Tengo Que Ir" which exceeded all expectations by breaking numerous records on the tropical music charts.



Thier third album, "La Misma Pluma" (Nov 1998), also went Gold during its first months on sale. Including the hits, "Huellas", "Me Nego", "Si Te Marchas" and "Jugando a Ganar" (title song to the Venezuelan mini-series), this album was widely received in Europe and paved the way for their initial European tours. Most recently, Korta Records released a greatest hits compilation disc, "Millenium Hits" (Nov 1999) to date, sales hae exceeded 100.000 units



In 1999, the four lead singers of the "Adolescent's Orquesta" went on to land feature roles as actors in the Venezuelan miniseries, "Jugando a Ganar". Produced by Venevison in Venezuela, "Jugando a Ganar" was sold and distributed to more than ten countries worldwide, including Colombia, Chile canal 11, Ecuador canal 2, Nicaragua canal 12, Costa Rica canal 6, Guatemala canal 3, Panama canal 13, Honduras canal 5, Peru canal Panamericana and Univision in U.S.A



Artists with whom "Adolescent's Orquesta" have shared the stage:.

Oscar De Leon, La India, DLG, Frankie Negron, Domingo Quiñones, Grupo Mania, El Gran Combo, Eddie Palmiere, Elvis Crespo, Tito Rojas, Salsa Kids, Eddie Santiago, Andy Montañez, Maleo, Brenda K. Star, Oro Solido, Orquesta Guayacan, Jossie Esteban, Grupo Niche, Cano Estremera, Johnny Polanco, Willy Colon, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Tito Nieves and Olag Tañon



Prizes Received:

In Venezuela: Ronda, Meridiano de Oro, Mara de Oro, Casa del Artitsa, Cacique de Oro, Orqidia de Oro. Colombia: Premios TV y Novelas Puerto Rico: Premios Paoli New York: (2) Premios ACE, Premios Radio y musica, Premio Estrella, Premios Globo Miami: Premio Lo Nuestro (nomination), Premio La Voz



Adolescent's Orquesta have performed in innumerable concerts in their native Venezuela where they continue to fill stadiums, and now in various countries worldwide where they feature in festivals throughout South America and Europe.



Previous Concerts:

North America: New York (Madison Square Gardens), Miami, Boston, Washington, Chicago, South Carolina, New Orleans, Seattle, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Houston, Oklahoma South America: Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Puerto Rico Europe: Italy (Rome, Milan, Torino) Switzerland (Zurich, Lugano, Ginebra), Spain (Barcelona, Madrid)



Tour 2000: Italy (Milan and second time Lationamerican festival) Rome Party 2000, Torino, Masacarrara Germany: Lousana- Frankfurt Belgic: And one of the most important events, the presentation in front of more than 1,000,000(one million) people in the "Jubileo de Los Jovenes" in the vaticano city singing to the Pope, August 19, 2000 Song "Gracias a la Vida" version Balada.



Asia: Japan (Tokyo) "Adolescent's Orquesta" has just begun to deliver their unique brand of salsa to the world. From Europe to Australia, people are now dancing to the rhythms of latin music and Adolescent's Orquesta delivers the passion and energy that are its trademarks. Already veterans to teh world stage, with professionalism and dedication and a rapidly increasing fan base, Adolescent's Orquesta is set to explode. This year, which has already proceeded all others as the most exciting and dynamic, is just the begenning for this group of highly talented young men, the Adolescent's Orquesta.



Sigame! Sigame! Adolescent's!