How Grupo Niche Scored a Global Smash 40 Years Ago With ‘Cali Pachanguero’ The uptempo salsa track not only put the band on the map — but became an unofficial anthem for Colombians worldwide.

Grupo Niche ‘s “Cali Pachanguero” has transcended generations, cultures and language barriers. The fast-paced track, penned by the legendary Jairo Varela in 1984, took on a life of its own ...

Bergen Performing Arts Center located at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey presents Grupo Niche, Saturday, September 19th, 2015 at 8PM. Purchase tickets to see the salsa band at ...

His first trip — the second show of his Grupo Niche career — came after 7 inches of snow had fallen in March 2013. “It was my first time in the snow,” he said.

I have always loved Grupo Niche, and they have remained my favorite of all the great Colombian tropical groups: Guayacán, Fruko y Sus Tesos, Sonora Carruseles, you name it. Colombia salsa is special: ...