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Gato and The Palenke Music Co. (The Kennedy Center)

Gato and The Palenke Music Co.

Gato and The Palenke Music. Co., a seven member band led by vocalist and guitarist Jamie Salazar (AKA Gato), performs music inspired by the musicians’ diverse backgrounds (the ensemble consists of 3 Peruvians, 1 Salvadoran, 1 Paraguayan, and 2 Colombians) and influences, as heard on their debut CD La Situación.The band’s unique sound was created and polished during six years of live performances at bars, festivals, and parties.  Salazar’s lyrics relate to the feeling of many emigrants who leave their country in search of new opportunities; they speak of wanting, longing, and hope.

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Gato and The Palenke Music Co. 7/29/09: Gato and The Palenke Music Co.

Led by vocalist and guitarist Jamie Salazar, a.k.a. Gato, the seven-member band performs music inspired by the musicians’ diverse backgrounds (3 Peruvians, 1 Salvadoran, 1 Paraguayan, and 2 Colombians) and influences, as heard on their CD La Situación.

Gato and The Palenke Music Co.

Led by vocalist and guitarist Jamie Salazar, a.k.a. Gato, the seven-member band performs music inspired by the musicians’ diverse backgrounds (3 Peruvians, 1 Salvadoran, 1 Paraguayan, and 2 Colombians) and influences, as heard on their CD La Situación.

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