Fruko y su Tesos is a legendary Colombian salsa band founded in the early 1970s by bassist and producer Julio Ernesto “Fruko” Estrada. Inspired by New York’s salsa revolution and Latin rhythms from the Caribbean, the group brought a powerful, brass-driven sound that helped define Colombia’s tropical music scene. Known for launching the careers of stars like Joe Arroyo, Fruko y su Tesos continue to embody the spirit of salsa—energetic, soulful, and timeless—earning a lasting place in the global legacy of Latin music.