SONORA SAN JOSE is the Bay Area's Premier Cumbia & Latin Band!
Founded in San Jose CA, SSJ has an array of talented and flavorful musicians from all walks of life and backgrounds. Not only do they perform favorite hits that everybody loves to dance to, but they also perform a few hits of their own with "No Vuelvo" & "Que Bonito" which you can stream or download on your favorite music platform.
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Price Range: $1500 - $4000
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
We offer high quality "Colombian Style" Cumbia music that will energize, entertain and captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Cumbia music is universally enjoyed regardless of where you come from and it brings a contagious feeling that will guaranteed to move your feet wherever you are standing or sitting.
Sonora San Jose has specialized in this popular genre and continue to create and perform throughout California and beyond.
Besides specializing in Cumbia, we also perform Salsa, Cha Cha Cha and Merengue for those craving a mix of different flavors. That is why Sonora San Jose is The Bay Area's Premier Cumbia & Latin Band!
SONORA SAN JOSE is the Bay Area's Premier Cumbia & Latin Band!
Founded in San Jose CA, SSJ has an array of talented and flavorful musicians from all walks of life and backgrounds. Not only do they perform favorite hits that everybody loves to dance to, but they also perform a few hits of their own with "No Vuelvo" & "Que Bonito" which you can stream or download on your favorite music platform.
Director, Percussionist and Singer - Art Campos has spent the last 20+ years performing with his own bands and various artists in the Latin Music scene in the city of Los Angeles. Now he resides in San Jose, CA where he decided to bring the high energy Latin rhythms and flavor of the LA Latin scene to the Bay Area!
SONORA SAN JOSE is a show you can't miss so if they're in your town, don't let them pass you by!
Check out the latest single "Que Bonito". On iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora and iHeartRadio - Out NOW!!
SSJ consists of 9 musicians.
VOCALS
2 lead vocalists
3 backup vocalists
INSTRUMENTALISTS
Timbales with Kick Drum and Floor Tom
Congas
Guira Percussion
Trumpet
Saxophone
Piano
Bass
SONGS FOR SONORA SAN JOSE
Que Bonito (Original)
No Vuelvo (Original)
Amaneciendo - Adolfo Echeverria
Bonita y Mentirosa - Pastor Lopez
Traicionera - Pastor Lopez
Pagaras - Pastor Lopez
Mete y Saca - Dinamita
Que Nadie - Dinamita
Mi Cucu - Dinamita
Mil Horas - Dinamita
Que Bello - Dinamita
La Cadenita - Dinamita
Macumba - Dinamita
Capullo y Sorullo - Dinamita
Ay Chave - Dinamita
Juana la Cubana - Los Flamers
Nunca es suficiente - Los Angeles Azules
La Vida es un Carnaval - Celia Cruz
La Canoa Ranchaa - Grupo Niche
Rebelion - Joe Arroyo
Lloraras - Oscar de Leon
Oye Como Va - Santana/Tito Puente
La Boa - Sonora Santanera
Perfume de Gardenia - Sonora Santanera
Colegiala - Rodolfo Aicardi
Es Mentiroso - Olga Tañon
Lamento Boliviano (Merengue) - Amarfis
Suavecito - Laura Leon
Baila Esta Cumbia - Selena
Si Una Vez - Selena
La Gallina - Fito Olivares
And more.....
Sonora San Jose has been influenced by many artists including Sonora Dinamita, Pastor Lopez, Sonora Carruseles, El Tropicombo, Angeles Azules, Group Cañaveral to name a few.
5 floor monitors minimum
DI Boxes for keys and bass
5 Vocal Mics
Conga Mics (2)
Kick Mic, Floor Tom Mic, OH Mics (L&R)
Trumpet Mic
Saxophone XLR for Wireless Mic
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