“A fascinating character, and a restless artist. Sangre y Sal (Blood and Salt) takes us on a journey as elegant as it is hypnotising. A range of beats and styles as wide and diverse as the very musical geography he dares explore… songs performed with both mastery and a (wonderful) lack of scruples… A voyage across the continents, an undisguised homage from an artist ready and willing to do anything except take the easy way out.”

“…In his impeccable new disc, Chilean exile Daniel Puente Encina mixes the different chromatic tones of South American music into a fully-fledged multi-coloured harmonic painting.”

“….instantly seductive rhythms that stand out from anything else currently emanating from our loudspeakers….addictively hypnotic music….a wonderfully deep album that if we were forced to choose just one this year, this would undoubtedly be at the top of the list. - Sangre y Sal by Daniel Puente Encina”

“…full of sophistication and musical originality….highly elegant, varied, entertaining and beautifully performed and produced at the highest level.. Stunning sound….a rebel, and unrepentant pioneer capable of touching the innermost reaches of any heart or mind with his powerful poetry. An artist before whom we simply have no choice but to bow down. Exceptional! - Sangre y Sal by Daniel Puente Encina”

“….one of those records that refreshes your soul….an organic mixture so natural that you immediately wonder who’s responsible for it and where they’ve been for so long….A record like this happens only very rarely in a lifetime, but when it does you have to hold onto it forever. - Sangre y Sal by Daniel Puente Encina”

“.…an atmospherically dense work….hypnotic melodies and original rhythms….extraordinary and good. - Sangre y Sal by Daniel Puente Encina”

“.…A wonderful journey through South America. Undiluted pleasure….in short: spectacular. - Sangre y Sal by Daniel Puente Encina”

“.…without a shadow of a doubt, a real treat for lovers of the genre…. - Sangre y Sal by Daniel Puente Encina”

“Breathtaking rhythms with melancholic undertones. - Sangre y Sal by Daniel Puente Encina”

“Daniel Puente Encina & Band live in Bielefeld:….things begin to get burning hot: Daniel plays (rhythmically) with fire….”

“….this blend of joyful sound and melancholy is enticing - there’s a full house… Daniel Puente Encina live in Neckartailfingen”

“…Daniel Puente Encina's music is explosive, deep and sexy...”

“…truly “good vibe” music…Daniel Puente Encina in Hamburg”

“…throbbing, thrilling joie de vivre…Daniel Puente Encina & Band live in Osnabrück”

“...breathtaking music spectacle...Daniel Puente Encina & Band live in Braunschweig”

“…a smash hit… if it doesn’t move you, then you must be dead… - Chocolate con Ají by Daniel Puente Encina”

“A riotous celebration. Daniel Puente Encina was instantly—and wildly—popular with the enthusiastic crowd... Daniel Puente Encina & Band live in Eckernförde”

“Chocolate con Ají by Daniel Puente Encina...a vibrant, tightly harmonious and rousing album...”

“For those who just can't get enough. Chocolate con Ají by Daniel Puente Encina: the hit of this summer...”

“...A spicy mix...one of the year’s most exciting Latin CDs...with style all its own... - Chocolate con Ají by Daniel Puente Encina”

“...A musical explosion...powerful rhythms and a fearless sound... Daniel Puente Encina & Band live in Kiel”

“... compelling, expressive and authentic music... Daniel Puente Encina & Band live in Eckernförde”

“... Daniel Puente Encina, who, with his looks and music, seems to have jumped right out of the film and soundtrack of From Dusk Till Dawn... - Chocolate con Ají by Daniel Puente Encina”

“…cool multicultural Latino mix... - Disparo by Daniel Puente Encina”

“Furious, cool and totally poetic...a musical seducer. - Daniel Puente Encina & Band live in Wolfsburg”

“...an original and crazy proposal.... - Disparo by Daniel Puente Encina”

“…a first class artist... - Disparo by Daniel Puente Encina”

“…a gem…a marvellous creature, a cult symbol… - Disparo by Daniel Puente Encina”

“...an excellent album...Undoubtedly, a creation to discover and enjoy... - Disparo by Daniel Puente Encina”

“…auspicious…the songs are decidedly entertaining…memorable… - Disparo by Daniel Puente Encina”

“...most virtuosity, elegance and taste…own, unique style …unmistakeable...an extraordinary talent... Daniel Puente Encina & Band live in Madrid”