member profiles

Marcus Hernandez is the leader of Orchestra Fuego, a sensational Salsa band that performs both original and familiar Latin songs with invigorating new arrangements. Based in Tampa Bay, Florida this twelve-piece live orchestra presents an ear pleasing and visually alluring performance that magnifies their impressive presentation style. This seasoned group of musicians with over two decades of experience produce a sizzling show—and the band’s dynamic, high energy sound dominates every stage they play on.

Margaret O’Neill grew up in the 60's and 70's. She’s a musician and music educator, teaching piano and vocals to all ages, in her own studio.

Margot was born in rural America, and grew up loving nature and music. She worked as a naturalist, music teacher, and Kindergarten teacher in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years. Her compositions, poetry, and vocal improvisations were also featured at Bay Area Arts venues such as Meridian Gallery, Luggage Store, 21 Grand, and Berkeley Arts Center. With her children's music, she seeks to bring a global perspective, sense of wonder, and sincere wish for peace to every child.

2015 Latin Grammy Award Certificate recipient. Recipient of the Jazz Educator Award for Best World Music Album. Recipient of the Jazz Ed Magazine Reader Poll as Best World Music Artist. Recipient of the Akademia Music Award as Best World Music Beat composer. Nominated by the Hollywood Music in Media Awards as Best World Music singer/songwriter.

Marianne Osiel is a professional musician in both the pop AND classical worlds equally (symphonic credits plus decades performing as singer/songwriter), arranger for other artists, and an improvisor on the oboe, slide guitar, and voice. She has performed and/or recorded with John Hall, Jackson Browne, Robbie Dupree, David Sancious, Roy Orbison, Rachel Sage, Jars of Clay, Nanci Griffith, and many others. She opened for Bo Diddley at the Bottom Line.