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
Anonymous Fund
Wisconsin Arts Board
Cap City Hues
WORT
The Lower 5th shares their unique blend of Americana, which they simply call "Midwestern Soul."
We welcome all styles of music, comedy, spoken word, poetry, and more to take the stage every Wednesday on the Terrace.
This is a past event and has been archived for reference.