Orquesta de la Luz
Orquesta de la Luz (オルケスタ・デ・ラ・ルス) ("Orchestra of the Light") is a Japanese salsa band that began performing and recording in 1990. The band sings in Spanish, and is led by vocalist Nora, who returned to traditional salsa after the band broke up in the mid-1990s. It became widely famous in Latin America, particularly in Puerto Rico, Panama, Mexico, Perú and other Caribbean area countries.
Discography
Albums
- De La Luz (1990) CD - BMG Victor
- Salsa No Tiene Frontera (1991) CD - BMG Victor
- Somos Diferentes (1992) CD - BMG Victor
- Historia De La Luz (1993) CD - BMG Victor
- La Aventura (1993) CD - BMG Victor
- Feliz Christmas (1994) CD - BMG Victor
- Sabor De La Luz (1995) CD - BMG Victor
- Final Concert ¡Adios Amigos! (1998) CD - Dynaware
- The Best Of Orquesta De La Luz (2000) CD - BMG Victor
- ¡Banzaaay! (2004) CD - Avex Io
- Arco Iris (2005) CD - Avex Io
- Let's Salsa!! - The Best Salsa Dance Collection - Album (2007) CD - BMG Funhouse
- ¡Caliente! (2008) CD - BookRidge Records
- Ron Viejo (2009)
Singles
- La Puerta (Yukihiro Fukutomi Remix) / Carnaval (Kyoto Jazz Massive Edit) / Carnaval (original mix) (2006) 12" vinyl - Avex Io
Album Charts
| Year | Chart | Album | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Billboard Tropical/Salsa | Salsa Caliente del Japón | 1 |
| 1991 | Billboard Tropical/Salsa | Sin Fronteras | 6 |
| 1992 | Billboard Tropical/Salsa | Somos Diferentes | 13 |
References
- Orquesta De La Luz — official site
- Orquesta De La Luz discography at Discogs
- Orquesta De La Luz on Music of Puerto Rico.com
- Orquesta De La Luz albums reviews