Grupo Niche

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Grupo Niche is a Colombian salsa orchestra formed in 1979, recognized by critics and the public alike as the most successful in Latin America over the last four decades. It was started in the city of Bogotá by Jairo Varela Martínez, a native of the department of Chocó. With the passage of time and in search of inspiration, they decided to travel to the city of Buenaventura on the Colombian Pacific coast, and finally, in 1983, they settled in Cali, in the western region of the country, which would become their base for operations. In 1990, Jairo Varela produced "Cielo de Tambores," the group's most successful album. Songs like "Una Aventura," "Busca por Dentro," "Se pareció tanto a ti," "Sin Sentimiento," "Cali Ají," and "Debiera Olvidarla" broke new ground and were an undeniable success throughout Latin America. With their tours, the group used their newfound influence to entertain their immigrant compatriots and the ethnic groups of each country. On August 8, 2012, teacher Jairo Varela suffered another heart attack that caused his death. There was great grief over his passing in Colombia and several other countries. His funeral lasted four days due to the ovation of his fans. Numerous tributes were received from governments and individuals, and the legend of "Jairo" began. – 2016 Nominated at the Latin Grammy and Anglo Grammy Awards – 2016 The Premio Lo Nuestro, the Afro-Colombian award of the year – 2017 Latin Billboard Awards – 2020 Winners of the Latin Grammy and Anglo Grammy.