Candela Soul

'''Candela Soul''' is a Latin Alternative band formed in the Bronx, New York in 1998. Candela Soul?is a sonic journey through the past and into the future, present in the here and now? Candela Soul? is radiant energy, a melodic mix of inspiration, the blending of many of the beautiful cultures of our Latino heritage. Candela Soul? is un sancocho that enriches the heart and feeds the soul? From Puerto Rico, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ireland and Korea by way of El Bronx, New York, Candela Soul's musical journey incorporates a range of indigenous influences and styles ? Afro-Cuban rhythms...

Candela Soul?is a sonic journey through the past and into the future, present in the here and now? Candela Soul? is radiant energy, a melodic mix of inspiration, the blending of many of the beautiful cultures of our Latino heritage. Candela Soul? is un sancocho that enriches the heart and feeds the soul?

From Puerto Rico, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ireland and Korea by way of El Bronx, New York, Candela Soul's musical journey incorporates a range of indigenous influences and styles ? Afro-Cuban rhythms, Puerto Rican soneo, Colombian cumbia ? alongside rock, pop, and the thoroughly modern, born-in-New-York syncretisms of salsa and hip-hop. Mix it all together and out comes a new, evocative sound. The group's stellar musicianship backs the dramatic, mesmerizing vocals of la nueva diva, Lisa ?Candela? Torres. Their debut album bears witness to the musical place they discovered, where ancient roots intertwine with contemporary sensibilities, and we find the unique collaborative sound and state of mind that is? Candela Soul.

Latina Magazine said: ?Their unique sound has a tremendous appeal for Latinos and World Music alike?

Live shows and media coverage included: Latina Magazine; Festival Nuits d'Afrique (Montreal); National Public Radio (U.S.); Latin Alternative Music Conference (NYC); XM Satellite Radio ?World Zone: 60 Minutes?; ew Jersey Performing Arts Center; Mun2 Television; Ritmos Latinos (Toronto); and migente.com.