Name: Dark Latin Groove (DLG)
DLG debuted in April of 1996
DLG is an exciting music band based on salsa but mixing elements of reggae, hip-hop and house. The group got together in New York under the management of producer Sergio George.
Sergio George discovered the singers Huey Dunbar and James "Da Barba" de Jesús – the former, a smooth soul singer, and the latter a rapper with reggae blends who had imitated both Tito Nieves and Sistah Souljah — together they formed DLG. After signing with Sergio’s record company, Sir George Records, DLG debuted with a much acclaimed record with George himself at the keyboard, Marc Quiñones for percussion and Rubén Rodríguez at the bass, among others.
Trivia:
In August of 1997 they released Swing On.
The band is known for Salsa music with an influence of Reggae, Hip-hop and house.
Discography:
1996 Dark Latin Groove
1997 Swing On
1999 Gotcha
2003 Serie Azul Tropical
By Lourd Vijay
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About the Author: Lourd Vijay is the principal Promoter of Latin culture, music and dance in the Asian Region. He recently stood 10th at the “most Popular Entrepreneur of the year 2009” amongst 180 nominees from across the country. An innovative choreographer and a very able instructor, he is the director of the Lourd Vijay’s Dance Studios (www.lvds.in) in India.
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