It was founded on March 15, 1972, in Caracas, Venezuela, by six young musicians: Jose "Joseíto" Rodríguez (musical director and timbales player), the pianist Enrique "Culebra" Iriarte, the trombonists César "Albóndiga" Monges and José Antonio "Rojitas" Rojas, the congas player Elio Pacheco and a vocalist that would soon become one of the most popular and influential singers and musicians in the history of Latin music in the American continent: the singer and bass player Oscar D'León.
[1] The singers Argenis Carrullo, Rodrigo Mendoza and Andy Montañez were also notable members of Dimensión Latina.
[1] In its long musical career, Dimensión Latina has earned numerous awards and trophies.
Its fame and influence, characterized by the innovation and high quality of their powerful and elaborate choruses and unique arrangements, quickly handed over the Venezuelan border, earning success in its debut in New York in the "Salsa International" Festival in the Madison Square Garden (1977), and becoming one of the most popular salsa bands in Central and South America, as well as in many cities in the United States and Europe.
It is estimated that Dimensión Latina has sold about 30 million discs, and counts more than 3000 live presentations during its long and productive history.