grupo aurora
“Amargue Moderno”
Grupo Aurora is an energizing band from New York City whose goal is to revitalize the Bachata music scene through creativity, soul and showmanship. Their sound fuses the soul and bitterness of traditional Bachata with modern production: A concept they call ‘Amargue Moderno’.
Bass / Kelman Torres
Guira / David Molina
Vocals / Kelvin Perez Macario
Bongo, Tambora / Jonathan Florentino
Guitar, Vocals / Marcin Wisniewski
Guitar, Vocals / Jerry Zyno
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Grupo Aurora formed in 2015 as a group of local New Yorkers who simply wanted to bond over their love of Bachata. Over time they started to record songs of their own and decided to share them with the world.
In 2018, they released Dime Si Volverás, their first collaboration with Dominican Producer Neutro Evans, implementing Dub-step inspired synth sounds and pulsating kick drums. This kicked off a series of performances all around New York City, at local festivals and in residencies at local bars and clubs.
In 2019, they continued this partnership to then create Trap-inspired Bachata in Mi Peor Castigo. That summer, Grupo Aurora performed in the Puerto Rican Festival in Bristol, PA in addition to the monthly residency at Harlem Nights and then a Weekly Residency at Verlaine.
In 2020, Grupo Aurora had grown a big following in New York City because of their energetic performances but the Covid-19 pandemic put a stop to it. So they released Te Alejas de Mí and Dónde Estarás featuring Jack Marcin Wisniewski, as a thank you to their supporters, the latter of which has gone on to be Grupo Aurora's most successful track to date.
In October 2020, Grupo Aurora performed virtually for Tufts University’s Homecoming for the Latino Alumni Association and in Spring 2021, they began performing in outdoor venues such as Industry City in Brooklyn. Grupo Aurora describes their identity and creative goal as "Amargue Moderno", aiming to elevate Bachata to new heights.