Oro Sólido

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Grand Performances, ZZK Records and misterpsychedelia present Oro Solido

Few groups can ignite a dance floor like Oro Sólido. Led by Dominican hitmaker Raúl Acosta, they’ve been delivering high-octane merengue anthems for over two decades, blending infectious rhythm with a playful urban edge. Their timeless hit “El Beeper” is a cultural classic—heard at virtually every quinceañera, backyard party, and club night from the Bronx to Boyle Heights. It’s more than a song; it’s a rite of passage. For the Grand Performances season finale, Oro Sólido turns California Plaza into a full-blown merengue throwdown. Expect sweat, smiles, and dancing from start to finish.

Oro Sólido – Led by “El Presidente” Raul Acosta
Formed in 1994 by Dominican-American musician Raul Acosta, Oro Sólido quickly rose to fame in the Latin music world with its infectious merengue hits. Known for tracks like “La Tanguita Roja,” “Maria se Fue,” and “Una Nalgadita,” the group became a global sensation, breaking into English-language media and radio—a rare feat for merengue at the time.
Acosta, nicknamed "El Presidente," brought a dynamic stage presence and deep musical experience to the project. Under his leadership, Oro Sólido earned multiple awards (Premios Lo Nuestro, ACE, Estrella) and made history as the first merengue band to perform on Fox 5 News NY and the Jerry Lewis Telethon.
The band has graced iconic venues like Madison Square Garden, Mexico City’s Zócalo, and the New Jersey Meadowlands, and has shared the stage with legends including Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, and The Temptations. Oro Sólido even performed at President George W. Bush’s second inauguration, solidifying their place as pioneers in Latin music history.

For over 16 years, ZZK Records has led the global movement in experimental Latin American music. With artists like Nicola Cruz, Chancha Vía Circuito, and La Yegros, they’ve built a sound and a scene that fuses folklore with electronic futurism. zzkrecords.com

misterpsychedelia is a rogue production house and creative studio operating on the fringesof mainstream culture—part live event architect, part analog filmmaker, part visual agitator. Born from the underground and raised on over-used vinyl, back-alley venues, and border-hopping sound systems. misterpsychedelia.com

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