Artist description Grupo Encanto is a hot band based and rehearsed in Brooklyn. They bring their Latin sound to all Salsa lovers within the Tri-State area of New York.

Music Style Salsa, Salsa and more Salsa

Musical Influences Eddie Palmieri, Luis "Perico" Ortiz, Arturo Sandoval, and too many to name them all.

Similar Artists Conjunto Classico, Willie Rosario, Grupo Niche

Artist History Grupo Encanto orginated 1997 by two cousins, Jose "Pete" Maldonado and Jesus Maldonado. They recruited some of the finest musicians that are totally dedicated to their craftmanship. Mostly all have played with top bands such as Conjunto Classico, Tito Rojas, Grupo Imagen and many others.

Group Members Trumpets-Jose "Pete" Maldonado, Alwis De Moya, Santo Rivera: Baritone Sax-Carlos Ortiz, George Velez, Dean Segafi: Piano-Jesus Maldonado: Bass/Tres-Solo Rodriguez: Conga-Luisito Rosello: Bongos-Heriberto Rodriguez: Timbales-Johnny Marrero: Vocals-Eddie Caban, Jose "Pete" Maldonado, Noreen Maldonado, Ruby Perez: Coro-Eddie Caban, Jose "Pete" Maldonado, Jesus Maldonado, Ernie Acevedo

Instruments Trumpets, Baritone Sax, flute, Bass, Piano, Conga, Bongos

Albums Encantado

Press Reviews As of June 27, 2000 we made it to the #1 spot in the latin chart thanks to all you salsa loving mp3'ers.

Location Valley Stream, New York - USA

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