Tonight Amazon Music presents the second episode of ‘City Sessions’, its global concert series: From Colombia, Grupo Niche
Amazon Music’s City Sessions continues its commitment to highlight global talent and foster cultural exchange through music, with the broadcast by the legendary exponents of salsa, Grupo Niche, who will delight local and international fans with their musical flavor from Bogotá, Colombia, today, August 14.
This episode can be seen live on the Amazon Music Twitch channel starting at 8 pm CST. During this space, viewers will not only enjoy a unique staging by this performer, but will also be able to see behind the scenes of the creative process of the legendary Cali group that has marked millions of Colombian generations.
“Expanding City Sessions across Latin America and Spain is a huge achievement for us, as it shows our commitment to the talents behind the music and their connection with fans,” said Rocio Guerrero, Global Head of Latin Iberia at Amazon Music. She added that, “Amazon Music will continue to work for musical authenticity and diversity, through unforgettable experiences and moments like this session starring Grupo Niche, which is crucial to continue elevating Latin music in the world.”
ABOUT NICHE
Since its founding in 1979, Grupo Niche has become one of the most emblematic groups in Latin America. Its unique sound, which mixes elements of classic salsa with Afro-Colombian rhythms, has led them to earn a prominent place in the international music scene, in addition to being recognized for songs such as: ‘Una Aventura’, ‘Gotas de Lluvia’, ‘Hagamos lo que dice el corazón’, ‘Han Cogido la Cosa’, among others.
Recently, The group announced their ‘Pachanguero Tour 40 años’, a tribute to their founder Jairo Varela and the four decades of their song, ‘Cali Pachanguero’, a song that has become a party anthem and that demonstrates the essence of the capital of salsa, Cali.
The City Sessions concert series began in the American city of Nashville, with performances by Kings of Leon and the Black Crowes. The expansion of these episodes throughout Latin America and Spain has been carried out through a wide range of musical genres by various artists who, thanks to this initiative, have managed to get closer to their fans and the culture of each place.
Fans will be able to watch the concert from the comfort of their homes by tuning into the Amazon Music Live channel on Twitch.
