LATINO EN NASHVILLE, May, 2024
(Versión en español aquí)
This May, Latin music comes in celebration mode! The “Gen Y” will be immensely pleased with the classics of Latin rock and vallenato. Once again, tropical rhythms will bring together the uninhibited moves of anyone who surrenders to the beat of the congas.
GIOVANNI RODRÍGUEZ & 12 MANOS 
Rudy’s Jazz Room
Every Monday
9:00 PM
Tickets $19.44+
Every Monday night at Rudy’s Jazz Room, the Caribbean sun awakens with the beat of the congas. Giovanni Rodríguez, a versatile 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 to groove to the colorful rhythms of salsa, bachata, and Latin jazz.
DANIEL CALDERÓN Y LOS GIGANTES DEL VALLENATO (Colombia)
Diamante Night Club
Thursday, May 9th
11:00 PM
Tickets: $40+
As part of their tour in the United States, the Los Gigantes del Vallenato group led by vocalist Daniel Calderón, will accompany the Mother’s Day celebration at one of the city’s most recognized Latin nightclubs. Attendees can sing along to unforgettable vallenato hits such as “Infiel,” “Cómo Te Atreves,” “Después del Adiós,” and “Aventura.” Doors open at 9:00 PM and the show starts at 11:00 PM.
LOS INQUIETOS DEL VALLENATO (Colombia) 
Plaza Mariachi
Friday, May 10th
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Tickets $60+
Nelson Velásquez and Emerson Plata have managed to consolidate this group over the past 25 years as one of the country’s most representative in the vallenato genre. The music of Los Inquietos is always present at parrandas vallenatas, especially when the party becomes romantic. Their first hit “Volver” has resonated throughout the sphere, as an ambassador of this authentic Colombian rhythm that brings joy and nostalgia. Mother’s Day is the perfect date to accompany this celebration with songs that will inevitably bring to mind the simplicity of everyday life with the radio on.
FMZACAPA AND LA MARIMBA ORQUESTA LA GRAN MANZANA (Guatemala) 
Plaza Mariachi
Friday, May 10th
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tickets $50
To the traditional rhythms of Guatemala, FM de Zacapa and La Marimba Orquesta La Gran Manzana will delight mothers with a night of cumbia, marimba, and dancing. The versatile sound of these two groups lies in their blend of folklore and contemporary arrangements. Audiences of any nationality can enjoy a joyful celebration combining Caribbean tones with wooden keyboards’ depth.
LA FACTORÍA (Panama)
Bucanas
Friday, May 10th
9:00 PM
Tickets $35+
There wasn’t a party or miniteca in the 2000s where young people didn’t dance to the catchy hits “Todavía” and “Que Me Maten” by La Factoría. This group’s fresh and romantic style of reggaeton and urban genre earned them several awards including a gold record and over 200,000 copies sold with their debut album. Currently, their vocalist has kept the legacy of this group under the artistic name Demphra.
NOW! THAT’S WHAT I CALL A LATIN NIGHT! A BAD BUNNY AFTERPARTY 
Acme Feed and Seed
Friday, May 11th
9:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Free
To keep the night alive after a concert full of rhythm and energy with one of the most-streamed artists of the moment, Acme Feed and Seed has prepared an unprecedented event with DJ El Jas’ crossover music and themed cocktails for the occasion. Immerse yourself in the Latin atmosphere as you groove to the hottest reggaeton and trap hits.
LA SONORA DINAMITA (Colombia)
LOS KUMBIA BROTHERZ (Mexico)
Plaza Mariachi
Sunday, May 12th
9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Tickets $10
To complete this weekend of celebration, what better than a dance night to the rhythm of cumbia. From Cartagena comes La Sonora Dinamita, a renowned group with over 60 years of career and its authentic stamp of Colombian cumbia. Originally from Mexico and based in Memphis, Los Kumbia Brotherz will join this party with the traditional sound of the güiro and the electric keyboard.
VILMA PALMA E VAMPIROS (Argentina)
ELEFANTE (Mexico)
Bucanas
Friday, May 17th
9:00 PM
Tickets $65+
Latin rock and pop arrive in Nashville in an explosive combination of two renowned bands from the 90s who left an indelible mark on the youth of that generation with their hits. The fun and succinct lyrics of Vilma Palma E Vampiros were heard at full volume as a symbol of rebellion. On the other hand, Elefante, more romantic and profound, didn’t skimp on verses to vent. The style of these two groups transformed Latin ballads with a more urban and appealing touch to remain latent in a rock-loving audience.
CHIMBALA
Ibiza Lounge Nashville
Saturday, May 18th
9:00 PM
Tickets $50+
The fusion of urban music and deambow has positioned Chimbala’s career as one of the most influential artists in the Dominican and continental scene. Hits like “Maniquí,” “El Boom,” and “Tumbala” have surpassed 60 million views on YouTube and have topped the Latin Airplay chart on Billboard. In 2021 and 2022, he received RIAA certification in triple platinum, platinum, and gold for the success of his singles “Loco” and “Wow BB.”
SUNDAY FIESTA 
Hotel Preston
Sunday, May 26th
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Donation $5+
The Nashville Rueda project, which promotes Cuban dances through performances and classes for all ages and levels, will host the “Sunday Fiesta.” This tropical celebration invites all lovers of salsa, bachata, and timba to enjoy dancing with their family and friends. To attend, it is not necessary to be an expert dancer, however, from 2:00 to 2:30 PM there will be a free lesson with the basic steps of each rhythm. In addition to music and dance, Blackwood Restaurant will have full food and beverage service throughout the event.
ALEX MANGA (Colombia)
Diamante Night Club
Friday, May 31st
11:00 PM
Tickets $40+
To close out Mother’s Month, renowned vallenato singer Alex Manga will once again evoke nostalgia with songs like “A Pesar de Todo” and “Déjala.” After participating in groups like Dinastía Vallenata and Los Diablitos, Alex Manga’s solo career has preserved the traditional sound of the genre with his warm vallenato cadence. Doors open at 9:00 PM and the show starts at 11:00 PM.
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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.
