Without question, this orchestra of fifteen musicians eclipsed everything else at the 18th edition of the Syli d’Or de la Musique du Monde. Le Devoir even devoted an entire article to them, and it certainly won’t be their last… As long as salsa and its rich heritage are at the heart of their repertoire, Marzos & Mateo will be on everyone’s lips…
Montreal is lucky to have such a striking Latino-Americano force, so fresh and full of vigour! It’s a winning combination for the two Marzos brothers and Columbian guitarist-singer-songwriter Mateo, a known figure on the Montreal music circuit. Mateo, who came to the city when he was just 19, has got everything it takes to wow the crowds, not to mention devastating good looks! Winner of multiple awards, 2020 ushered in a new dawn for him with a double coronation: he was crowned Révélation Radio Canada as well as “Male Singer of the Year” at the Latin Awards Canada.
Because in unity there is strength, starting in the spring of 2024, these three artists joined forces to come up with a formula to update their folk traditions. Completely. Driven by a desire to shape history and their community, they’ve opened their souls to take you on an Afro-Caribbean tour, right here in Montreal. Listen closely to their compositions, written with the ink of their united hearts and strong sense of pride. Let the salsa brava begin!