Conjunto Alegré
Hot Latin Music Dance Band !!

Conjunto Alegre Latin Band was created by Aquiles Montas with vocalist Manuela Figueroa, Roberto Cruz and percussionist Amador Marcano in September of 1987 after playing with Ritmo Tropical band for 3 years.

Since then, Alegre has been performing at festivals such as Portland’s Cinco de Mayo, Rose Festival, Mayor’s Ball, Mt Hood Jazz Festival, Eugene Celebration, Salem Art Festival, Seattle’s Folklife Festival and Art Quake, Portland’s Salsa en la Calle and many more. Universities such as: Portland State University, Oregon State University, Portland Community College, University of Portland, University of Portland, Reed College and many others over Oregon, Washington and Canada.

Alegre has won many awards such as the Best Latin Song at Portland’s Mayors ball (1998) song writing contest with Bella Bella; selected to play for the US Army in the Pasific Island Bases; also in Hong Kong, China from a NW talent search in 1994.

Conjunto Alegre was also selected to represent the NW Latin Bands to share the stage as opening band with many international artist such as: Cirque de Sole (2002-2000); Tito Puente (1992-1990); Sonora Carruseles and Fruko (2003); Maraca and El Canario (2001); Andy Montañez and Maelo Ruiz (2000); Oscar DeLeon (1997); Grupo Niche (1994-1996); Eddie Santiago and Wilfrido Vargas (1995-1994); Marvin Santiago, Roberto Torres, Francisco Aguabella (1992).

What makes Conjunto Alegre different from other latin bands in the NW is the Variety of Latin music styles they play, such as Salsa from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela; Merengue – Bachata from the Dominican Republic, Cumbia, Cha-Cha-Cha-, Latin Jazz and traditional Boleros from all of Latin America.

Montas' love for the music shows on stage with his energy playing his instruments, directing the band, dancing, communicating with his singers and making the audience feel like they are at a sizzling party in the Caribbean.

One of Mr Montas' greatest satisfactions is how he has helped with the growth of Latin Music in the NW, by seeing some of his musicians and singers start their own groups, the growth in the number of latin clubs, dance studios, dance instructors and general public dances of all nationalities.

Look for Conjunto Alegre's upcoming new CD celebrating their 20th year anniversary.