Salvador (band)

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Salvador
Origin Austin, Texas
Genres Contemporary Christian music, Latin rock, Christian rock
Years active1999–present
Labels Word/Warner Bros., Inpop
MembersNic Gonzales
Josh Gonzales
Chris Bevins
Edwin Santiago
Robert Vilera
Ben Cordonero
Past membersAdrian Lopez
Art Gonzales
Eliot Torres
Pablo Gabaldon
Billy Griego
Damian Martin
Robert Acuna
Chamo Lopez
Joel Cavazos
Joseph Cavazos
Jared Solis
Jonathan Rangel
Website www.salvadorlive.com

Salvador is a Christian band. The band began with Nic and Josh as part of the worship band in their home church located in north east Austin, Texas, King of Glory church. They sing in both English and Spanish.

Contents

Members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions, sales and certifications
TitleDetailsPeak positions
US
[1]
US Christ.
[2]
US Trop.
[3]
Salvador 31
Into Motion 19810
Con Poder 7
Worship Live
So Natural 26
Que Tan Lejos Esta Cielo12
Dismiss the Mystery 25
Aware 38
How Far Is Heaven: The Best of Salvador
Make Some Noise
Hope Was Born

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
YearTitlePeak positionsAlbum
US Christ.
[4]
US Christ. AC
[5]
2004"Heaven"22So Natural
2005"You Are There"2723
2006"Shine"22Dismiss the Mystery
2007"Waterfall"
2008"Aware"24Aware
2009"What Would It Be Like"

Awards

2004

2008

On the heels of their new album release AWARE, the band along with TobyMac, Third Day, Kelly Clarkson and others performed at the Papal Youth Rally on April 19, 2008 in Yonkers, New York. [7] [8]

Style

Over time the sound has changed from pure Latin funk to more mainstream contemporary and at times a heavier sounds of rock and occasionally the extreme sound of heavy metal riffing 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 using a variety of different members to accompany the different range of music and direction the band has taken, such as Latin funk, contemporary, Rock and Roll, and hard rock.[ citation needed ]

In 1998, the band contributed to the AIDS benefit compilation album Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon produced by the Red Hot Organization.

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References

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