


For over ten years now Orquesta la Yunqueña remains one of Connecticut’s Premier salsa bands.
In 2010 Orquesta la Yunqueña (OLY) was founded in the Connecticut town of Meriden—the Silver City. While sitting down trying to think of a band name for a music group he was putting together for a birthday party, OLY cofounder and percussionist, Nate Rodriguez, decided to give the band a bold name that represented the beautiful island of Puerto Rico and its heritage. He chose to name the band Orquesta la Yunqueña in recognition of El Yunque Peak, a mountain in the El Yunque National Rain Forest that boasts one of Puerto Rico’s largest peaks.
After nearly ten years since its inception, OLY remains one of the premier salsa bands in the New England area. Specializing in Salsa Gorda, the members of this exciting band take tremendous pride in entertaining audiences. OLY performs the repertoire of artists such as Bobby Valentine, Cano Estremera, Héctor Lavoe, Frankie Ruiz, El Gran Combo, Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound, Ray Barretto, Marc Anthony, and many more of the musicians that represent beautiful salsa music at its best. Nuestro Orgullo!!!!
“….Hottest Salsa Band Around”
— Jorge A., New Britain, CT
“la Yunqueña played at our parents’ 25th wedding anniversary and had people dancing the entire night long. Would highly recommend this band!!”
— Luisa M., Holyoke, MA
“La Yunqueña is always my first choice for live salsa in Connecticut.”
— William S., Meriden, CT
“la Yunqueña played at our wedding and we couldn’t be happier. They accomodated our requests and our guests raved about them.”
— Maria D., Fall River, MA
“…Smokin’ Salsa Band!!!”
— Ricardo R., Naugatuck, CT
- Lluvia (Agua Que Cae Del Cielo)
Descarga Boricua - Como Te Hago Entender
Roberto Roena - Cuantas Veces
Roberto Roena - Solo Vaya
Sonora Ponceña - Boranda
Sonora Ponceña - Las brisas de mi Borinquen
Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound - Indestructible
Ray Barretto
- Lamento de Concepcion
Roberto Roena - Aléjate de mí
Héctor Lavoe - Dime si Llegué a Tiempo
Spanish Harlem Orchestra - Doña Bella
Bobby Valentin - Tus Ojos
Roberto Roena - Yo Tengo un Amor
Luis Rene Robles - Creo en Mi
Roberto Roena
- Nunca Serás Mia
Orquesta La Terrifica - Yaré
Luisito Carrión - Timbalero
El Gran Combo - Amor Perfecto
El Gran Combo - No Te Quedes Sin Bailar
Ray Barretto - El Cantante
Héctor Lavoe - Mi Gente
Marc Anthony
- Con Los Pobres Estoy
Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound - El Jibaro y la Naturaleza
Bobby Valentin - Anacaona
Cheo Feliciano - Ahi Na’ Ma’
Los Soneros del Barrio - El Que se Fue
Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound - El Muñeco de la Ciudad
Bobby Valentin - Azuquita Pal’ Cafe
El Gran Combo
- Lluvia (Agua Que Cae Del Cielo)
Descarga Boricua - Como Te Hago Entender
Roberto Roena - Cuantas Veces
Roberto Roena - Solo Vaya
Sonora Ponceña - Boranda
Sonora Ponceña - Las brisas de mi Borinquen
Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound - Indestructible
Ray Barretto - Lamento de Concepcion
Roberto Roena - Aléjate de mí
Héctor Lavoe - Dime si Llegué a Tiempo
Spanish Harlem Orchestra - Doña Bella
Bobby Valentin - Tus Ojos
Roberto Roena - Yo Tengo un Amor
Luis Rene Robles - Creo en Mi
Roberto Roena
- Nunca Serás Mia
Orquesta La Terrifica - Yaré
Luisito Carrión - Timbalero
El Gran Combo - Amor Perfecto
El Gran Combo - No Te Quedes Sin Bailar
Ray Barretto - El Cantante
Héctor Lavoe - Mi Gente
Marc Anthony - Con Los Pobres Estoy
Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound - El Jibaro y la Naturaleza
Bobby Valentin - Anacaona
Cheo Feliciano - Ahi Na’ Ma’
Los Soneros del Barrio - El Que se Fue
Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound - El Muñeco de la Ciudad
Bobby Valentin - Azuquita Pal’ Cafe
El Gran Combo
Luis Torres
Percussion
Nate Rodriguez
Percussion
Bobby Torres
Percussion
Alvaro Maldonado
Hector Rodriguez
Marcos Torres
Guitar / Vocals
Brian Wallace
Andrew Plourd
For booking or general questions about Orquesta la Yunqueña please call or email us. We look forward to providing you with the very best live salsa music around!!
203.631.7782
contact@olysalsa.com
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