Led by bassist and producer Julio Ernesto “Fruko” Estrada, Fruko y Sus Tesos is a Colombian salsa powerhouse that helped define the country’s Latin sound from the early 1970s onward. Inspired by the Afro-Cuban rhythms of artists like Beny Moré and the swing of New York salsa, the group infused their music with bold brass, infectious percussion, and socially conscious lyrics. Known for classics such as “El Preso,” Fruko y Sus Tesos have become icons of Colombian salsa, influencing generations of musicians across Latin America.