Salsa Manzana is a traditional Latin music ensemble based out of Appleton, Wisconsin. Founders, Carlos Mendez and Mark Te Tai have been entertaining crowds since 2012. With Carlos’ authentic Puerto Rican heritage and Mark's long-standing relationship with the local music
community, the two assembled a band of top musicians from Oshkosh to Green Bay.
Since then the group has been rehearsing at Lawrence Universitv (LU). Salsa Manzana maintains ties with LU including a number of faculty,
students, and alumni who participate as performers with the group.
In 2013 LU faculty lose Encarnacion and his wife Marisol joined the group, adding their Puerto Rican and New York cultures to the mix. As
"Musical Director" of the group, Jose brings his professional expertise and personal experience of traditional Latin music forms. Marisol's
background as a professional dance instructor is invaluable. Weaving dance lessons into our events has raised audience participation to an
all-time high.
The 12-piece band features some of the Fox Va|ley's premier musicians. Through local events such as Appleton's Octoberfest, Fox Jazz
Festival, and Oshkosh's Waterfest, they help grow the Fox Valley's growing culture of diversity.
Salsa Manzana enjoys entertaining and educating audiences throughout all Northeastern Wisconsin by promoting Salsa, Mambo, Merengue,
Cha Cha, Bachata, Bolero, Latin Jazz.
Concessions include Beer and Wine - Dancing is encouraged!
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