SLLounge, is a live music venue located in the heart of Queens, NY. It was opened by the Inga’s family experience in 2009, who also own Sabor Latino Restaurant since its opening in 1996. The mission of SLLounge is to expose the Latino musical heritage to the Second Generation Latin audience.
Over the course of its 20 years in business, SLLounge has also developed a reputation in the music industry as a breeding ground for emerging artists and trends. For newer performers, a show at SLLounge can be the springboard for their careers, garnering them press from mainstream local, national and even international publications as well as attracting attention from music industry professionals. The venue gives more established artists the opportunity to connect with their fans on a personal level, due to its unique, intimate setting.
Legends like Juan Fernando Velasco, Messiah and Bad Bunny have all graced the stage of SLLounge. In terms of the the new Latin sound, the list only gets more impressive with names like Diana Reyes, Alex Sensation, and Bajo Sueños.
Today the SLLounge draws both local and international crowds and continues to specialize in Latin music, Hip-Hop and World music. It exists as a unique place to experience the lively sounds from all types of cultures within the global diaspora, a fact reflective in its slogan: “We Party Like There Is No Tomorrow.”
