Coming in June
The Latin Nashville Sound, June
(Versión en español aquí)
This June promises to kick off the summer season with an extraordinary variety of genres and artists who, from their Latin roots, have maintained their musical identity while also adapting to genres like country and rock ‘n roll. Internationally renowned artists, free events, and festivals will flood the city’s music venues.
GIOVANNI RODRÍGUEZ & 12 MANOS 
Rudy’s Jazz Room
Every Monday
9:00 PM
Admission $19.44+
Redes sociales: Instagram
Every Monday night at Rudy’s Jazz Room, the Caribbean sun awakens with the beat of congas. Giovanni Rodríguez, a multifaceted artist of Dominican descent based in Nashville, leads this project featuring prominent musicians from the city’s music scene. The venue offers a dance floor for this event to groove to the colorful rhythms of salsa, bachata, and Latin jazz.
KODIGOZ 
Plaza Mariachi
Sábado 1 de junio
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Admission
Social Media: Youtube Facebook Instagram
The indelible mark that Rock en Español has forged through generations is synonymous with identity and revolution. While it has found its influences in the Anglo-Saxon format, this genre has been built from the authenticity of each Spanish-speaking nation. Kodigoz has the power to imprint the style and essence of renowned artists in a fresh amalgamation that keeps the audience ecstatic.
RITMO SABROSO 
Plaza Mariachi
Saturday, June 1
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Free Admission
Social Media: Facebook Youtube
As its name suggests, Ritmo Sabroso is an orchestra that inevitably gets the audience on their feet to join the rhythm of salsa, merengue, and cumbia. These genres have undoubtedly infused generations of parties across Latin America and the music scene across the Atlantic. This group brings together experienced musicians from Venezuela, Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the United States, countries representative of the rich sound and cultural heritage of these genres. For those looking to enjoy a tropical night this weekend, this is an event not to be missed!
LOS KUMBIA BROTHERZ 
Plaza Mariachi
Sunday, June 2
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Tickets: $10 Facebook
Coming from Mexico and based in Memphis, Los Kumbia Brotherz represents the traditional sound of the güiro and the electric keyboard. Mexican cumbia, with its contagious rhythm and lyrics that narrate everyday life, strongly resonates with each listener’s story, making it a genre that has remained relevant in regional celebrations.
PORANGUÍ (Brasil) 
The Mil – Cannery Hall
Sunday, June 2
7:00 PM
Tickets $34+ Facebook
Poranguí’s expression goes beyond musical performance; his eclectic blend of ancestral sounds and electronics invites the listener to explore various sensations besides musical enjoyment. The loop structure of melodies and effects creates the perfect environment for connecting with one’s inner self, turning this experience into an exercise in meditation.
LAS CHICAS ROLAND (Honduras) 
Diamante Night Club
Sunday, June 2
8:00 PM
Tickets:$50
The tropical sound of “catracha” music has crossed borders thanks to the success of Las Chicas Roland, who add versatility and sensuality to the genre with their feminine touch. In a mix of rhythms and African and indigenous instrumentation, this music originating from Honduras has taken the dance and energy of unmistakable Caribbean flavor to the next level.
SAMMY ARRIAGA (EEUU/Cuba) 
CMA Fest – Hard Rock
Thursday, June 6
10:00 AM
Free Admission
Website: https://sammyarriaga.xyz/
When you thought Nashville’s country music had it all, Sammy Arriaga infuses his Latin heritage through fresh rhythms and songs in Spanish. This breakout artist elegantly blends each musical style, maintaining the traditional cadence in the voice of romantic and modern country.
LATINO NIGHT 
New Heights Brewing Company
Thursday, June 6
5:00 – 10:00 PM
Free Admission
Music Neighbours and Musicana come together to offer a night of music and dance. Soul, blues, and funk will make the stage vibrate with the duet Cane + Cancino (US/Spain-Chile); Elia Esparza (US/Mexico) will bring freshness with her unique pop style, and Karina Daza (US/Colombia) complements this musical celebration with her jazz and Latin pop influences. Dynamic Ballroom & Performing Arts will also be present to accompany the party with dance lessons.
VIVA COLOMBIA EN TENNESSEE 
Plaza Mariachi
Saturday, June 8
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Free Admission
The flavor of Colombia comes to Plaza Mariachi with the best of its traditions and cuisine. At this festival, the community will enjoy a variety of flavors and music to feel like they are back in their country for a day. Naturally, soccer cannot be missing, so what better than to share the live broadcast of the match between the national teams of Colombia and the United States!
TUMBAYÉ 
Plaza Mariachi
Saturday, June 8
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Free Admission
Social Media: Instagram
Salsa, merengue, and bachata are some of the rhythms to be enjoyed with this fantastic, flavorful group. The voice of Tatiana Liary (Puerto Rico), known for her urban salsa style, and the unmistakable beat of Manuel Manotas’ (Venezuela) percussion make for an explosive combination to enjoy dance music in every sense of the word.
THE KRAZY HOUR 
Plaza Mariachi
Saturday, June 8
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Free Admission
At a wedding or a quinceañera, “la hora loca” is that moment when protocol takes a back seat, and all attendees gather in a carnival of music and revelry. The Krazy Hour is a project that elevates the meaning of this tradition to another level, providing an unprecedented fun experience.
BRAYAN CÁCERES (Colombia) 
Plaza Mariachi
Saturday, June 8
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Free Admission
The authentic voice of Brayan Cáceres resonates with memories of traditional salsa heard in Colombia. With a repertoire of original songs and classic versions of the genre, this concert promises a pleasant evening of dance to close the “Viva Colombia en Tennessee” festival with a flourish.
MAELO RUIZ (Puerto Rico) 
Bucanas Night Club
Friday, June 14
9:00 PM
Tickets $50+
The renowned salsa singer, known for songs like “Te Va a Doler” and “He Vuelto Por Ti” and for a successful career that has made him one of the most important artists in the romantic style of the genre, will arrive at Bucanas Night Club to provide a warm and joyous night to an entire community of fans who have grown up with his music.
BANDA EL RECODO y LA ADICTIVA (México) 
Plaza Mariachi
Friday, June 14
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tickets $80
Norteño music lights up the night at Plaza Mariachi with these two traditional groups. Banda El Recodo has remained for generations since the 1940s, positioning itself as a pioneer in promoting this genre. On the other hand, La Adictiva, with a career spanning over 20 years, offers a captivating musical experience with vibrant costumes and choreography.
OS MUTANTES (Brasil) 
The Mil – Cannery Hall
Wednesday, June 19
7:00 PM
Tickets: $30
Experimental and psychedelic rock have made Os Mutantes one of the most recognized bands not only in Brazil but on the international scene. Since 1966, this group has challenged musical conventions, inspiring new generations to create an authentic and innovative style from Brazilian rhythms and rock’n‘ roll.
2024 SPIRITS OF SUMMER, “SYMPHONIC NIGHTS”
Nashville Symphony Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Thursday, June 27
6:30 PM – El Salón Havana, VIP Experience, Main Lobby
7:30 PM – Spirits of Summer, Laura Turner Hall
Tickets $100+
A sensory journey through the streets of the beautiful city of Havana. Music combined with a menu of electrifying cocktails is an experience you can’t miss. A team of cocktail experts will seduce the palates of attendees to win the Symphony’s Spirits of Summer award, while Cuban tropical sounds accompany this magnificent evening.
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A cellist from Bogotá, Colombia, now residing in Nashville. She is pursuing a new direction by enrolling in the Master’s program in Musicology at Middle Tennessee State University to deepen her expertise in the ‘backstage’ aspects of music repertoire.
