Pancho and Sal also do presentations with bands from 3 up to 12 musicians, mixing all sorts of ethnic, acoustic, electronic and percussion instruments
Influences
South American folklore, spanish traditionals, flamenco and latin.
Sounds Like
Pancho and Sal in the originals for sure.. acoustic and romantic, songs from many different artist, like Santana, Buena Vista Social Club, Gipsy Kings, Facundo Cabral, Alberto Cortes, Joaquin Sabina..
Note: Google "Pancho & Sal" to find many of their highlights..
Pancho and Sal, are an independent label under the name "FastPaceMusic",
based in Vancouver, Canada. The enterprise is owned by Francisco Pace, music director and producer,
and Sally Pace, manager of the duo and tour coordinator.
Born in Argentina, Pancho has been writing poems all his life.
When he moved to Europe, he began touring in many countries
and became a troubadour style musician in the 80's..
During this time, he contributed to making more popular the Spanish and
South American music.
With the Gypsies in the South of France, he created a new dimension of flamenco guitar and rhythms.
After many years of musical exchange with other musicians, his folk music has country, blues,
reggae, Peruvian, Spanish and Mexican influences.
Sal, who was born in England and raised in Canada, started playing accordion and clarinet at an early age.
She met Pancho in Peru and compliments the music with accordion, shakers, chachas, bombo and guitar.
Singing in Spanish, English and French, their music and translations inspire the audiences to participate in the show.
Concerts are designed to be positive, enthusiastic and to raise the appreciationof the Spanish language, music and culture.
Folk Festivals, Community Centers, schools, corporations, restaurants,
dance shows, cruise ships, park concerts
have given them public recognition.
Instrumentation
Pancho- Flamenco and Acoustic Guitars, Charango, Quena and Traverse flutes, Harmonica, Drum and hand percussion.
Sal- Accordion, Guitar, Bombo Drum, Shakers and other hand percussion instruments.
Discography
Albums:
"Vivirei" -I Would live-
"Cuando Salga la Luna", -When the Moon comes up-
"Revivir" -To Live Again-
"El Regalo" -The Gift-
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