La Banda Gorda is a Merengue band from Dominican Republic. La Banda Gorda is known for its diverse style and caribbean flavor and has also played some Salsa music.
Héctor Lavoe was at the forefront of the salsa boom. He was born in Puerto Rico, but he moved to New York City when he was 17 years old. By 1966 he found himself fronting Willie Colón’s Orquestra. They formed a partnership and from there went on to make 14 albums together.
Adolescent's Orquesta is a Salsa romantica group from Venezuela. Adolescent's Orquesta comprises mostly of Porfi Baloa’s group. He is the group’s producer, musical director and primary songwriter.