One of the newer faces in Puerto Rico’s thriving salsa gorda (“fat salsa”) scene, Orquesta el Macabeo emphasizes the “gorda” part of the equation like few other bands do. At eleven members strong, the group showcases their love of punk and ska music in their high-octane performances, while still adhering to the rhythmic complexity, call and response melodies, and explosive brass sections that have come to define salsa gorda.
More information can be found on their website.
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WUD Performing Arts Committee
performingarts@union.wisc.edu
UW Credit Union
Evjue Foundation
Anonymous Fund
Dane Arts
Wisconsin Arts Board
Cap City Hues
WORT
Weekly WUD Music meetings every Thursday at Memorial Union. Join us for fun icebreakers, avails, and show updates!
Local legends Godly the Ruler and Deryk G spooking out at Der Rath!
Weekly WUD Music meetings every Thursday at Memorial Union. Join us for fun icebreakers, avails, and show updates!
This is a past event and has been archived for reference.