PALO!

PALO! was nominated for a Grammy and a Latin Grammy for their album PALO! Live. They perform their own style of Cuban music they call “Afro-Cuban Funk”. Just think “funky, jazzy salsa”. Or better yet, listen to some of their music. The group’s unique, danceable sound blends the allure of Cuban music with funky beats and jazzy improvisation.

PALO!
Background information
OriginMiami, FL
GenresAfro-Cuban Funk, world Cuban Music, Salsa, Jazz
Years active2003–present
LabelsRolling Pin Music
MembersLeslie Cartaya
Raymer Olalde
Dayron Gallardo
Aldo Salvent
Steve Roitstein
Past membersEd Calle, Philbert Armenteros

The band is a featured act in clubs and live music venues, festivals, corporate events, and private events throughout the world. PALO! was named Miami New Times Best Band 2012 (Readers’ Choice) and Best Latin Band 2014.


The New York Post proclaims:

“Afro-Cuban Funk is Cuban music for the new generation. And the leader of the sound is the Miami based band PALO!”“


Band History

In 2003 producer/pianist Steve Roitstein (Celia Cruz, Willy Chirino, Tito Puente, Cheo Feliciano, Oscar d’ Leon) invited his fellow musicians to join him in an improvised musical experiment combining Cuban music with funk beats.

PALO!’s catchy original songs feature the sultry vocals of Latin Grammy-nominated singer Leslie Cartaya. The scorching percussion and vocals of Raymer Olalde and Dayron Gallardo punctuate the performances with Cuban fire. Latin Jazz saxophonist Aldo Salvent brings an electrifying unpredictability to every song. Steve Roitstein fuses these elements with a foundation of edgy, unforgettable rhythms.


Some of the PALO! story was told in two award-winning PBS documentary films:

  • Miami Boheme (Emmy, Telly and Aurora Award winner)
  • Ivy League Rumba (Aurora Award winner, Emmy-nominated)


Members
Recording Members
  • Leslie Cartaya: lead vocals
  • Raymer Olalde: timbales, vocals
  • Aldo Salvent: sax
  • Dayron Gallardo: congas, vocals
  • Steve Roitstein: keyboard, beats, coros

Discography
  • 2009: This Is Afro-Cuban Funk
  • 2014: PALO! Live
  • 2016: Yo Quiero Guarachar

Awards

Grammy Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015PALO! LiveBest Tropical Latin Album[1]Nominated

Latin Grammy Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014PALO! LiveBest Contemporary Tropical AlbumNominated
2013Leslie CartayaBest New ArtistNominated

Emmy Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014Miami Boheme Documentary – Cultural (Suncoast Chapter)Won
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See also

References
  1. http://www.grammy.com/nominees?genre=17
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