Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra

The Williamsburg Salsa Orchestra is a thrilling 11-piece salsa group which plays dynamic arrangements of indie and alternative tunes we love.  This is innovative, astonishing salsa with a new, vibrant aesthetic.  With an ever-evolving set list that includes songs by The Black Keys, The White Stripes, The Cure, Fiona Apple, and many more, the WSO has taken the typical salsa form and infused it with a completely modern identity.  The explosive arrangements have established the band as a groundbreaking force in the salsa world, and has let to international acclaim for its completely new approach to the genre.

The Debut Album and second album ‘Dialectica’ have been recognized by writers and DJs throughout the world as documents which reset the boundaries of the art form and are bring the music to fresh audiences around the globe.

Led by percussionist/arranger Gianni Mano, and fronted by Argentinian chanteuse, Solange Prat, the WSO has found an audience among new and classic salsa lovers, quickly becoming one of the most popular bands in New York City.