El Farol Salsa Competition and Showcase featuring Nosotros

Event Description

El Farol hosts Salsa Night on February 2 with a salsa dance competition, which includes salsa dance lessons as well as tapas, margaritas, sangria and entertainment by Nosotros, one of Santa Fe's favorite bands, which blends Latin rhythms with elements of flamenco, jazz, rock and salsa. The event begins at 8 p.m. at the Santa Fe Farmer's Market Pavillion.   $10 general admission; $5 with Winter Fiesta Adventure Pass.

Nosotros seamlessly combines Latin rhythms with the elements of Flamenco, Jazz, Salsa, and Rock, creating an original sound that is unmistakably Nosotros. But M.E. Schenck of Hyperactive Music Magazine may have interpreted their sound best by saying “Nosotros’ music is not to be explained, it is to be felt in the pit of our souls.”

The award-winning ensemble began as a guitar trio in 1994 and was based in the southern New Mexico town of Las Cruces. The band gained an almost immediate following while playing every venue the town had to offer. Nosotros successfully self-produced two albums, “Palomo” and “Pico,” both of which received excellent reviews and sold very well. In early 2001, Nosotros combined its line up with the local jazz trio Quantum.

By September 2001, Nosotros was selling out shows and relocated to the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area, firmly establishing themselves as one of the most popular bands in New Mexico. In February 2002, Nosotros caught the ear of percussionist/producer Chris Trujillo. Trujillo is best known for his work with Tom Petty, The Black Crowes, Rod Stewart, Toto and Diana Ross. In November of 2003, Nosotros released their third album, self-titled “Nosotros,” produced by Trujillo. This self-titled album received numerous awards, cementing the group’s reputation as a Latin music powerhouse.

Now that the holidays are over, winter seems to stretch ahead interminably, offering long months of cold and cruel weather. But don't despair. The 10-day Santa Fe Winter Fiesta, held January 27 through February 5, offers an exciting array of concerts, parties, culinary experiences, comedy, dining, shopping, hotel and ski discounts and more to help you beat the winter blues!

This is the second annual Winter Fiesta, and the schedule is packed full of fun events for everyone, whether you're a snow bird, a music lover, a foodie or a shopping hound. Purchasing a 2012 Winter Fiesta Adventure Pass will give you great discounts at all Winter Fiesta events -- potentially saving you hundreds of dollars! The passes are just $10 each. For details, visit the Winter Fiesta website.