THE ISRAEL SALSA BAND

The ISRAEL SALSA BAND, directed by Fernando Knopf, is a prestigious Salsa ensemble based in Tel Aviv, the ambassadors of Salsa and Latin Jazz in Israel, a multinational gathering of excellent musicians from Israel herself, Argentina, Europe and Chile. The Band plays Salsa hits and original songs/ arrangements by Fernando Knopf, in Spanish and Hebrew with the Lead Singer Sonero Italo Gonzales, the Top Latin singer in Israel. The ISRAEL SALSA BAND are influenced by the tradition of the music from New York City, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Latin America, to continue the music tradition of the greats Tito Puente, Fania All Stars, Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barretto, Ruben Blades, Celia Cruz and Hector Lavoe to name a few. The performance of this great Band is a big Fiesta combining Salsa Dura, Guaracha, Cha cha cha, Mambos, Bolero, Timba, Latin Jazz, Descarga and more. Apart from its powerful repertoire, irresistible rhythms, and hot arrangements, The Israel Salsa Band is a huge cross-cultural achievement, appearing in numerous venues, Festivals and media. This ten-piece band has been especially visible among the multitude of musical projects and its contribution to the treasure of World Music, Salsa and Latin Jazz is today considered invaluable by many. The ISRAEL SALSA BAND has performed with international guest Artists including Alon Yavnai (Paquito D'Rivera), Conguero Roberto Quintero, drummer Vince Cherico, Norberto Goldberg and many more. The ISB performed with big success at the Red Sea Jazz Festival, Nestle Festival at Kikar Rabin, Enav Cultural Theatre, Eilat Salsa Festival, Fiesta Latina Festival 2006, Kamelot Club, Goldstar Zappa Club, Shablul Jazz Club, Haifa Theatre, Jerusalem Theatre and many more!For booking, Press Kit and more info please contact us at:ISB Management: [email protected] [email protected] +972-(0)-545481566

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