Born in Ecuador and raised in the United States, Martín Better Longo channels a mixed cultural identity through his project, Fruta Brutal. Weaving together psych rock, indie-pop, and Latin rhythms, his music serves as both a personal exploration with the intention of bridging borders. From the bustling music scenes of Denver and New Orleans to Buenos Aires and other Central & South American cities, Martín experimented with various musical styles to eventually arrive at Fruta Brutal's eclectic sound—a dynamic force within Latin Psych Rock Pop.

We’re a local band from Denver, but thanks to music we’ve been everything but local. Our band consists of a van and long adventures. The band has been playing for over 5 years together, playing in warehouse parties and ranch parties far east around Byers and Watkins. All the way down south at the Bandimere Speedway. And up north having fun and jammin’ at the tale gates in Fort Collins. We have a unique sound, playing with a 12 string lead and beautiful accordion as well as drums, bass, and rthym guitar. 

NuCumbia is how Virgi describes her music: a fusion of sounds that connects Latin Americans from Mexico to Argentina. Before moving to the United States, Virgi forged a prominent career in the Colombian music scene, the country where she was born. She shared the stage with renowned artists from Colombia and Latin America in stadiums, theaters, and venues in this country, thus solidifying her reputation in the music industry.

Salsa Forte is formed from members of the Fort Collins latin music scene. We are full salsa band based out of Fort Collins, Colorado. Our primary music styles are salsa, merengue, cumbia, cha-cha-cha, bachata, and latin jazz.