Formed in 2001, La Orquesta Salmerum has been blazing trails on the salsa scene in Houston and around the state of Texas. This 12-piece orchestra is the favorite band of the Houston salseros and has a loyal following outside the city as well. They are known for their authentic sound as they have a full percussion and horn section and no computer sequencing. The musicians are the best at their craft and are recognized nationally as Salmerum is often asked to accompany some of the biggest names in salsa when they come to Texas. The band is made up of world-class professional musicians who have played with such salsa artists as Tito Nieves, Jerry Rivera, La India, Tito Rojas, Maelo Ruiz, Grupo Niche, and Grupo Gale, to name a few. The band is made up of a diverse set of musicians from Colombia, Cuba, Venezuela, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Costa Rica. 2015 marks the band’s 14th year.