Local Salsa Star Makes Return

(Courtesy of Najera Photography, Matt Austad) Local salsa singer-songwriter and University of Arkansas alumnus Boris Silva returns to the area for a performance at 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 at Teatro Scarpino in Fayetteville

Boris Silva, salsa singer-songwriter, will appear as the special act of the month for Salsa Night on Saturday,
Jan. 29 at Teatro Scarpino in Fayetteville.
Few singers these days are capable of writing music that truly touches listeners’ hearts. Boris Silva, however, has broken this barrier by mixing potent lyrics with Latin pop rhythms such as salsa and cumbia. He has gained entry into the music scene with radio placement of his songs in many major U.S. cities. Silva, a University of Arkansas alumnus, will be coming back to his hometown of Fayetteville after a successful tour of several states.
The show will feature Silva’s original compositions as well as favorites from of the worlds of salsa, cumbia, merengue and reggeaton. A free salsa dance lesson will be given at 9 p.m.