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Lengaïa Salsa Brava

Montréal’s salsa orchestra — brass, percussion and voices built for the dance floor.

Salsa dura in Montréal

Lengaïa Salsa Brava brings the energy of salsa dura to Montréal. Brass, percussion and voices come together in a sound made for dancers and lovers of live Latin music.

Meet the orchestra

A multicultural 12-piece ensemble rooted in Afro-Latin tradition and Montreal’s live scene.

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Explore the music

Three trombones, baritone sax and a driving rhythm section shaped for salsa dura.

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Watch performances

Follow the ensemble interplay, clave and brass that define the live experience.

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From the blog

Stories about the rhythms, musicians and traditions behind the music.

Music

Lengaïa Salsa Brava is rooted in salsa dura—the hard, uncompromising salsa that emerged from the streets of New York and the barrios...

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Videos

Watching a salsa orchestra brings another dimension to listening. The sound has a visible shape: a cue passed across the stage, a...

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