BRONX, N.Y. — Two of Colombia’s celebrated salsa orchestras will take the stage in the Bronx this weekend for a night of music with a mission. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts will present Grupo Galé and La Sonora Carruseles on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 8 p.m., with a portion of ticket sales benefiting Colombian earthquake relief efforts.
The concert comes as Colombia continues recovering from the devastating earthquake that struck the country in August, killing hundreds, injuring thousands, and causing widespread damage. The evening will bring two of Medellín’s best-known salsa groups together for their Lehman Center debut, featuring a high-energy mix of salsa dura, boogaloo and Latin dance music. Fans can expect favorites including “Micaela,” “Arranca en Fa,” “La Comay” and “Perdóname.”
Grupo Galé
Founded in Medellín, Colombia, in 1989 by percussionist, composer, producer and musical director Diego Galé, Grupo Galé has spent more than three decades building an international following with its energetic approach to Colombian salsa. The orchestra includes lead vocalists Diego Javier Gonzales, Carlos Llamosa, and Charly Towers and has developed a sound that blends traditional Colombian musical influences with contemporary salsa. The group released its latest album, Sentimientos, in 2025.
La Sonora Carruseles
La Sonora Carruseles, founded in Medellín in 1995, has similarly built an international reputation with a sound heavily influenced by the golden era of salsa and boogaloo. Featuring vocalists including Arnold Moreno, Igor Moreno and Johan Molina, the orchestra is led by Manolo Puerto, with musical direction by Morist Jiménez Jr. Together, the two Colombian groups will transform Lehman Center into a celebration of music, culture and solidarity with those affected by the earthquake.
VIP Reception
Guests with tickets in Orchestra Rows A through J are invited to an exclusive VIP reception beginning at 6 p.m. before the concert. The reception will feature complimentary wine, beer, other beverages, and light bites in Lehman Center’s mezzanine cocktail bar.
Ticket Information
Grupo Galé & La Sonora Carruseles
Saturday, September 26, 2026 — 8 p.m.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468
Tickets can be purchased through the Lehman Center Box Office at 718-960-8833 or 718-960-8835 for Spanish-language service, or through Lehman Center’s website. The venue is accessible by the No. 4 or D train to Bedford Park Boulevard and is also accessible from Westchester via major roadways including the Major Deegan Expressway.
Founded in 1980 on the campus of Lehman College/CUNY, Lehman Center has served the Bronx and surrounding communities for more than 45 years, presenting local, national, and international performers while providing audiences with access to a wide range of music, theater, dance, and cultural programming.
For Saturday night’s concert, that tradition takes on an additional purpose: using music to bring people together while raising money for communities in Colombia working to recover from tragedy.
