Sonora Palacios

One of the most important, pioneer and influential chilean bands in the music bussines of the tropical, cumbia and caribic dance sounds. Formed 1961 in Santiago.

Members:

- Marti Palacios: Third trumpet, musical arranger and found member
- Marty Palacios: musical director, timbales
- Nelson Palacios: congas
- Marvyn Palacios: piano, percussions
- Gerardo Segura: bass
- Mario Suazo: guitar
- Carlos Valdevenito: piano
- Michael Brínguez: first trompeta
- Cristián Infanta: second trumpet
- Wilson García: third trumpet
- Pablo Jara: huiro
- Franco Fuentes: backing vocals
- Rodrigo Cárdenas: backing vocals
- Camilo Sepúlveda: lead vocals
- María de los Ángeles: drums


Past Members (lead vocalist):

- Nelson Lerrua, "Tomasito": (1960-1962)
- Orlando Ramirez: (1963), (1983-1988), (1994)
- "Tito" Morales: (1964)
- Patricio Zuñiga , alias "Tommy Rey" (1965-1982)
- Luis "Caluga" Eyzaguirre: (1986-1993)
- "Pilo" Méndez: (1989-1991)
- Manuel Rojas: (1991-1993)
- Manuel Palacios: (1994-2000), (2009 - 2010)
- Julio Palacios: (2001-2008)
- José Mendoza (2009-2014)