- Salvador (band)
Infobox musical artist
Name = Salvador
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Origin = Austin,Texas Flagicon|USA
Genre =Contemporary Christian ,Latin
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Label = Word
Warner Bros.
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URL = http://www.salvadorlive.com
Current_members = Nic Gonzales
Josh Gonzales
Chris Bevins
Edwin Santiago
Robert Vilera
Ben Cordonero
Past_members = Adrian Lopez
Art Gonzales
Eliot Torres
Pablo Gabaldon
Billy Griego
Damian Martin
Robert Acuna
Chamo Lopez
Joel Cavazos
Joesph Cavazos
Jared Solis
Notable_instruments =Salvador is a
Christian band that blends their Latin heritage and contemporary pop songwriting. The band began with Art, Nic, and Josh Gonzales as part of the worship band in their home church located in North East ofAustin, Texas .Members
Current members
* Nic Gonzales - vocals,
guitar
* Joshua Gonzales -bass guitar , vocals
* Chris Bevins - keyboard, vocals
* Herman Jimenez -trombone , vocals
* Alejandro Santoyo - percussion
* Ben Cordonero - drumsFormer Members
* Adrian Lopez
* Art Gonzales
* Eliot Torres
* Pablo Gabaldon
* Billy Griego
* Damian Martin
* Robert Acuna
* Chamo Lopez
* Joel Cavazos
* Joseph Cavazos
* Jared SolisDiscography
* "Salvador" (June 20, 2000)
* "Into Motion " (June 4, 2002)
* "Con Poder " (August 12, 2003)
* "Worship Live " (September 23, 2003)
* "So Natural" (November 9, 2004)
* "Que Tan Lejos Esta Cielo " (July 26, 2005)
* "Dismiss the Mystery" (August 29, 2006)
* "Aware" (April 29, 2008)Awards
2004
*Dove Award at the 35th Annual Gospel Music Awards: "Spanish language album of the year" - "
Con Poder " [ [http://www.doveawards.com/history/browse.cfm?year=2004 GMA Dove Awards] ]2008
On the heels of their new album release "AWARE" the band along with
TobyMac ,Third Day ,andKelly Clarkson have been requested to perform at the Papal Youth Rally on April 19th, 2008 inYonkers, New York .tyle
Over time the sound has changed from pure Latin funk to more mainstream contemporary in later years. During live shows Salvador tries to stay with their pure up-tempo Latin sound, while inserting a few more contemporary fan favorites. The band has evolved over the years with a wide variety of different members being put in place to accompany the different range of music and direction the band has taken. Overall the band has withstood the test of time and, with that, many feel that they are the best Latin Christian band of all time.
References
External links
* [http://www.salvadorlive.com/ Salvador - Official Site]
* [http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/Salvador.asp Salvador database on Jesusfreakhideout.com]
* [http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/artists/salvador.html Extended Information]
* [http://www.gibson.com/whatsnew/pressrelease/2003/aug14a.html Band receives rare Chet Atkins SST 12-string guitar]
*myspace|salvadorofficial|Salvador
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