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El Tambó Fest 2018 Night One


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El Tambó Fest, Night One: First-Ever Cumbia Summit of the Borderlands

Five cumbia bands from across the US-Mexico borderlands meet in Tucson to play together for the first time! Two stages host discussion, irresistible rhythm, and dancing for this landmark celebration of our region’s music.

FEATURING:
Chicha Dust (Tucson)
La Diabla (Tijuana)
Frontera Bugalú (El Paso / Cuidad Juárez)
Native Creed (Tohono O’odham Nation)
Sonido Cachimbo (Ciudad Juárez)

Hosted by Tucson’s Sonido El Tambó:
DJ Dirtyverbs
DJQ
Toltech
DJ Aqua
Humble Lianess

  • 6pm: Panel Discussion with artists, sponsored by Southwest Folklife Alliance and CALA Alliance
  • 7pm: Mezcal Happy Hour celebrating the release of Casamigos' new mezcal, community organizations, and special all-vinyl DJ sets
  • 7:30pm: Bands & DJs begin

Price: $12 advance, $15 day of show, $20 package for both nights of El Tambó Fest (see Night Two)