Opa means HELLO!!WELCOME!!HOLA!!
Opa Opa is a Los Angeles based band that was created in 1987 by Oswaldo Bernard and his good friend Anthony Apollo. They set out to use their musical talent honed since their childhood, to create a band that would have a unique and distinctive sound - rich percussive rhythms, remarkably unique sounding vocals and robust brassy horns. These elements have contributed greatly to the powerful sound that identifies Opa-Opa.
OPA OPA is made up of a diverse group of musicians who's backgrounds come from all over the world, adding their own special flare and flavor to the band's sound...
During the late 80's and early 90's, the band blossomed to be one of the premiere salsa bands in Los Angeles. Here they were discovered by the very talented producer Erich Bulling who signed the band to a recording contract with Warner. The outcome was the release of Opa Opa's first album entitled "mojaditicos."
Opa Opa has had the privelege to share the stage with some of the major recording artists from around the world including: Celia Cruz, Willie Colon, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, La Sonora Ponceña, Oscar de Leon, Daniel Santos, Willie Chirino, Johnny Rey, Grupo Niche, Guayacan, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Ruben Blades, Charlie Palmieri, Poncho Sanchez, and many other great artists.
With the release of the new CD "Los Paisajes" (DG Music/ Universal), the band hopes to share their unique style of music with the rest of the tropical music loving world.