Grupo Fuego
| Grupo Fuego | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Genres | Latin, Tropical, Merengue |
| Years active | 1999 - present |
Grupo Fuego is a Tropical/Merengue band from Cleveland, Ohio.
Activities
Grupo Fuego has been part of many Latino and multi-cultural events including performances at La Calle Ocho Festival, Virginia Beach Latin Festival, Latino del Norte Arts Festival, Cincylatino Festival, Cincy-Cinco Festival, Fiesta Ole, Toledo Latinofest, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for Latino Heritage Day, the Cleveland Music Hall for Brewfest, the Puerto Rican Cultural Festival in Cleveland and Chicago, the Taste of Cleveland Festival, the Columbus Latino Festival, and the Cityfolk Festival in Dayton, among many others. One of their highlights in their career, has been to play the "Fiestas Patronales" in Yauco, Puerto Rico.
Partners
Grupo Fuego has also shared the stage with many legends of Latin music including Víctor Manuelle, Johnny Pacheco, Larry Harlow, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Oscar de Leon, Elvis Crespo, José Alberto "El Canario", Charlie Cruz, Tito Rojas, Aventura, Monchy & Alexandra, Tito Puente, Jr., Alexis & Fido, Ivy Queen, Sonora Carruseles, Fat Joe, and Huey Dunbar.
Latest album
"The Element" describes Grupo Fuego's maturity, inspiration, energy, and creative force, also qualities of "Fire" as one of the four elements. This musical production has musical variety, balance, richer melodies, and energetic material from start to end. "The Element" was again produced by 3 time Grammy winner, Freddy Mendez. Humberto Ramirez, musician and music arranger from Puerto Rico, did the salsa version of the song "Sueño".
Discography
- Grupo Fuego (2004)
- Muevelo (2006)
- The Element (2007)
References
- Flores, Victor. "Caribbean Beats on Fire", Extra Newspaper, Chicago, September 23, 2004.
- "Grupo Fuego", El Playero Newspaper, Melbourne (Florida), December 1, 2004.
- Perez-Islas, Angela. "Indie Street Latino", www.IndieStreetLatino.com, April 1, 2005.
- Alegria, Eduardo. "Merengue, Pura Candela", La Raza Newspaper, Chicago, June 10, 2005.
- Ilich, Tijana. "Top 10 Merengue & Bachata Albums for 2006", www.About.com, 2006.
- "Grupo Fuego's Muevelo, Exploding at Radio", Media Services NYC, New York, August 15, 2006.
- Chakerian, Peter. "Cool Cleveland Magazine - Sounds Section", www.CoolCleveland.com, Cleveland, November 6, 2007.
- Richards, Dave. "GoErie.com - Entertainment", Erie Times, Erie, PA, November 1, 2012.