{"id":109742,"date":"2026-02-10T03:59:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T03:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/109742\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T03:59:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T03:59:29","slug":"artsquest-announces-salsa-orchestra-as-8th-musikfest-headliner-bethelehm-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/109742\/","title":{"rendered":"ArtsQuest announces salsa orchestra as 8th Musikfest headliner | Bethelehm Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest<\/a> has announced a salsa group as its latest Musikfest headliner.<\/p>\n

Grupo Niche will be coming to the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza on July 30 for preview night of the festival, according to a news release from ArtsQuest.<\/p>\n

Ticket access begins Tuesday for ArtsQuest members and Friday, February 13 for the general public at ArtsQuest.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

For more exclusive ticket access and advance purchase opportunities, people can become an ArtsQuest Member<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Grupo Niche<\/a> is a Colombian salsa orchestra formed in 1979 widely recognized by critics and audiences alike as one of the most successful Latin music groups over the last four decades, ArtsQuest said.<\/p>\n

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Salsa Orchestra Grupo Niche. Image from ArtsQuest<\/p>\n

In 1990, Jairo Varela produced “Cielo de Tambores,” the group’s most successful album, according to ArtsQuest.<\/p>\n

The band has performed songs such as “Una Aventura,” “Busca por Dentro,” “Se parecido tanto a ti,” “Sin Sentimiento,” “Cali Aj\u00ed” and “Debiera Olvidarla.”<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom their humble beginnings in 1979 to their international acclaim, Grupo Niche has shared the joy and energy of their culture through every note and every rhythm,\u201d ArtsQuest said in its news release.<\/p>\n

\u201cTheir music reflects their history and their commitment to bring it to every corner of the world, with hearts full of pride for their roots. Over the years, the group has received numerous accolades, including nominations at both the Latin Grammy Awards and Anglo Grammy Awards in 2016, wins at both ceremonies in 2020, additional Latin Grammy wins in 2023 and Anglo Grammy Award nominations in 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n

ArtsQuest said the concert is being presented with media partner MEGA 101.7.<\/p>\n

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