Viváz Latin Band is a musical group that uniquely combines Latin Jazz, Salsa, and Caribbean sounds. Viváz was formed in New Orleans, Louisiana in April of 2001. The band is comprised of musicians from many different countries including Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, and the United States. A highly original sound is achieved by these energetic musicians who combine traditional Latin music styles with innovative ideas.
New Orleans' most popular Latin band. Winner of eight local "Best Latin Band" awards from Gambit and OffBeat and Independent Music Award winner TOP ACT in NEW ORLEANS.
The Spanish language radio station, WFNO, dubbed Fredy "El Orgullo de Nueva Orleans" (The Pride of New Orleans) and New Orleans’ only daily, The Times Picayune, ran a front page story with headlines declaring "Rising Son . . . Omar poised for break into national big time." In 2001 their third CD, "Latin Party in New Orleans", on the Mardi Gras Records label (MG1052), became one of the most widely played albums of the carnival season
Maria Y El Sol breaks away from every normality and genre of the area blending world beats and multi lingual song writing. A multi talented group of
musicians, a band of gypsies if you will, that loves to play music of the heart and mind. Maria Y El Sol is a touring act with credibility and charm.
The sound is an unique melting pot, somewhat like Jerry Lee Lewis on Spanish fly. Flamboyant Latin guitars and percussion . Bright saxophones and
accordions complete the musical journey.
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