LPT (band)

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LPT is a 10-piece orchestra, including a four-person horn section, a three-piece percussion section, bass, keyboards, and lead vocals, [1] that delivers salsa dura and Afro-Cuban music [2] that has been likened to such bands as Grupo Fantasma and Bio Ritmo. [3] LPT is known for its high-energy live performances throughout the Southeastern United States. [4] The group has performed at festivals such as the 2019 Savannah Jazz Festival, [5] Hulaween, [6] and Suwannee Rising. [7] They have done live recordings as part of Live from the Studio at NFS Ranch, [8] as well as the Void: Office Music Series. [9] They have opened for such performers as Santana and Trombone Shorty. [10] LPT released a live album entitled El Fonquéte: Live on November 30, 2018, consisting of a mix of original songs, as well as some covers. [11] "Llegamos", a single featuring two songs, was released on October 11, 2019, by Winterland Records. [12] Their debut full-length album, Sin Parar, was released in January 2020. The album was subsequently nominated for two Independent Music Awards–Best Latin Album and Best Latin Song. [13] It won Best Latin Album for 2020. [14] Their video for one of the singles, Los Bravos, received a nomination for Best Music Video at the 2021 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. [15] On July 31, 2020, the group released a single containing two songs from Sin Parar, one a remix created by DJ Papi Disco.

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History

LPT formed in June 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida, [16] with the mission of keeping descarga salsa alive and sharing its ideals of diversity and inclusion with both young newcomers to and old disciples of salsa. [17] The members of the group hail from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic [18]

Members

Discography

Albums

Singles

Awards

18th Annual Independent Music Awards [19]

YearNominee/workAwardResults
2020Sin PararBest Latin AlbumWon

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References

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  2. ↑ Desk, TV News. "LPT Drops New Single 'Sin Parar'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2020-11-24.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ↑ "LPT ANNOUNCES LEAD SINGLE FROM THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM". Grateful Web. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  4. ↑ Helms, William Ruben (2020-02-04). "New Video: Jacksonville's LPT Releases a Stylistic Visual for Hard Charging "Sin Parar"". The Joy of Violent Movement. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  5. ↑ "LPT". Savannah Jazz Festival. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  6. ↑ "r/hulaween - Line-Up by Genre & Popularity". reddit. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  7. ↑ "Local Music Spotlight: LPT's "Llegamos" is a relentless groove-force to be reckoned with". Void Magazine | Jacksonville Florida | North Florida Culture. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
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  10. ↑ "About". LPT. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  11. ↑ "El Fonquéte: LPT live album release party". Void Magazine | Jacksonville Florida | North Florida Culture. 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  12. ↑ "Local Music Spotlight: LPT's "Llegamos" is a relentless groove-force to be reckoned with". Void Magazine | Jacksonville Florida | North Florida Culture. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  13. ↑ "Critical Acclaim: Jax's LPT nominated for two Independent Music Awards". Void Magazine | Jacksonville Florida | North Florida Culture. 2020-04-15. Retrieved 2020-11-25.
  14. ↑ Loggins, Paul (2020-08-26). "LPT Releases 7-Inch Record for Their Single "Los Bravos"". New Music Weekly. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
  15. ↑ "MUSIC VIDEOS -" . Retrieved 2021-03-28.
  16. ↑ "About". LPT. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  17. ↑ Desk, TV News. "LPT Drops New Single 'Sin Parar'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2020-11-20.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  18. ↑ "First Stream Latin: New Music From Joss Favela, Aitana, Yandel & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-11-20.
  19. ↑ Loggins, Paul (2020-08-26). "LPT Releases 7-Inch Record for Their Single "Los Bravos"". New Music Weekly. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
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