PALO! is a Cuban Salsa and jazz group from Miami, Florida.
Background
In 2003, PALO!’s leader and founder Steve Roitstein invited his fellow musicians to join him in an improvised musical experiment combining Cuban music with Latin Jazz and Funk beats. After years of successfully producing artists such as Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Ricardo Montaner, Cheo Feliciano, Oscar d’ Leon and Willy Chirino, Roitstein decided to form his own band. “My dream behind PALO! is to share the joy of music and culture with the world.” says PALO!’s leader, producer, pianist and beatmaker.
PALO! received a nomination for a Grammy and a Latin Grammy for their album PALO! Live. The band was named Miami New Times Best Band 2012 (Readers’ Choice) and Best Latin Band 2014. PALO! is a featured act in clubs and live music venues, festivals, corporate events, and private events throughout the world.
Afro-Cuban Funk
PALO! plays 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.
Virtuoso Musicians
PALO!’s catchy original songs have always featured extraordinary musicians. The current lineup includes the incredible vocals of charismatic Cuban singers Miriam Martinez, Dannah Santiago and Julio Cesar. The scorching percussion of Dayron Gallardo and Otto Santana punctuate the performances with Cuban fire. Latin Jazz saxophonist Aldo Salvent brings an electrifying unpredictability to every song. Bandleader 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)
Culture & Education
In addition to creating and performing music, PALO! loves to do workshops, master classes, clinics, panels, and cultural seminars.
Members
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Steve Roitstein: keyboard,
beats,
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Miriam Mar: lead vocals, percussion
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Julio Cesar Rodriguez Delet: lead vocals, percussion
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Dannah Santiago: flute, vocals, percussion
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Aldo Salvent: sax
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Dayron Gallardo: congas
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Otto Santana: timbales
Discography
* 2009: ''
This Is Afro-Cuban Funk''
* 2014: ''
PALO! Live
PALO! is a Cuban Salsa and jazz group from Miami, Florida.
Background
In 2003, PALO!’s leader and founder Steve Roitstein invited his fellow musicians to join him in an improvised musical experiment combining Cuban music with Latin Jazz and F ...
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* 2016: ''
Yo Quiero Guarachar''
Singles
* 2018: La Habana Buena - Live
* 2019
Para Chuparse Los Dedos - Live* 2022
Maluco
* 2022
Siempre Son Flores* 2023
Yo Soy Del Campo
Awards
Grammy Awards
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2015
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Events
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PALO! Live
PALO! is a Cuban Salsa and jazz group from Miami, Florida.
Background
In 2003, PALO!’s leader and founder Steve Roitstein invited his fellow musicians to join him in an improvised musical experiment combining Cuban music with Latin Jazz and F ...
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Best Tropical Latin Album , ,
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Latin Grammy Awards
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2014
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PALO! Live
PALO! is a Cuban Salsa and jazz group from Miami, Florida.
Background
In 2003, PALO!’s leader and founder Steve Roitstein invited his fellow musicians to join him in an improvised musical experiment combining Cuban music with Latin Jazz and F ...
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Best Contemporary Tropical Album , ,
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2013
2013 was the first year since 1987 to contain four unique digits (a span of 26 years).
2013 was designated as:
*International Year of Water Cooperation
*International Year of Quinoa
Events
January
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Best New Artist
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Emmy Awards
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See also
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Music of Miami
The music of Miami is a diverse and important field in the world of music. The Miami Metropolitan Area, Greater Miami area has long been a hub for diverse musical genres. For example, South Florida has been a hub for Southern Rap. Miami, in partic ...
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Afro-Cuban Funk
References
External links
PALO! Official Website
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Musical groups from Miami
2003 establishments in Florida
Musical groups established in 2003
American Latin musical groups
Latin jazz ensembles
Jazz ensembles from Florida