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 became the first Colombian salsa band to win a Grammy. Family and respect for tradition led the way for 40 years. By Leila Cobo Chief Content Officer Latin/Español, Billboard ...

A couple of years ago, things looked pretty grim for Colombia’s Grupo Niche. Its songwriting mastermind and producer, Jairo Varela, was arrested and jailed for an alleged connection to a drug ...

Grupo Niche explains how they are preserving Jairo Varela's legacy, their reasons for continuous touring and how each member preserves their unique essence. The band discusses the success of "Cali ...