05/20/2025
If you remember Ricky Campanelli firing up the dance floor at the Vancity SBK Festival you know you're in for a big treat.
If you don't, let's meet...
This humble, yet extremely talented DJ and Music Producer is also a Latin Grammy Nominee at the Mandalay Bay events Center in Las Vegas.
Ricky Campanelli was born in Montreal, Canada, a city known for its rich arts and cultural scene and diverse musical landscape. Growing up in a musical family, his passion for creative expression through sound was nurtured by his parents, who were long-time musicians themselves. This early exposure to music set the foundation for his career, allowing him to explore and develop his talents from a young age.
His unique style and fresh sound are the product of experimentation and innate musical instinct. Both are reflected in his four salsa albums, Salsa Como Debe Ser, Modestia Aparte, Alma de Rumbero, and Nos Curamos Con La Rumba.
These albums can best be described as '70s salsa, infused with yesterday’s swing, and mixed with today’s sound. Campanelli’s music is a tribute to old-school salsa—a style he believes will never die because of its eternal quality.
His contributions to the genre continue to resonate, keeping the spirit of classic salsa alive and relevant in the modern era. His work is filled with passion and soul, reflecting his belief that After all, music is not only about what you hear; it’s about what you feel.
