Coming in July
Nashville Sonido Latino: July 2024
(Versión en español aquí)
GIOVANNI RODRÍGUEZ & 12 MANOS 
Rudy’s Jazz Room
Every Monday
9:00 PM
Tickets $19.44+
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Every Monday night at Rudy’s Jazz Room, the Caribbean sun rises with the beat of the congas as the night falls. Giovanni Rodríguez, a well-rounded artist of Dominican descent based in Nashville, is the director of this project, which also features outstanding musicians on the city’s music scene. The venue has a dance floor for this event to vibrate to the colorful rhythms of salsa, bachata, and Latin jazz.
LIRAN ROLL, INTERPUESTO, VÍCTIMAS DEL DR CEREBRO 
Ibiza Lounge
Wednesday, July 3
Doors open at 8:00 PM
Tickets $60+
These three Mexican bands come together to offer an unforgettable night in the style of the 90s. Metal, urban rock, blues, and ska are just some of the influences of these three groups that have dedicated their careers to preserving the authentic Latin rock style. Another great attraction of these bands is their Mexican cultural essence; their lyrics reflect beliefs, traditions, and everyday experiences in their country.
GRAN EVENTO CHAPIN
Toro Event Center
Thursday, July 4
Doors open at 8:00 PM
Presale $25
To the sound of traditional Guatemalan rhythms with the marimba orchestras, Maderas del Volcán, and Cubulco musical, will delight the public 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 all nationalities will enjoy a joyful celebration combining the Caribbean’s sounds with the depth of wooden keyboards.
FIESTA DE TACOS 
Plaza Mariachi
Saturday, July 6
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Free admission
These are real tacos! A festival that will bring together the best flavors of Mexican gastronomy accompanied by a good mariachi. This event will feature ten local restaurants, that will offer an unparalleled variety of dishes and the protagonist will be this tasty corn tortilla.
FESTIVAL FRIDA
Plaza Mariachi
Saturday, July 6
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Free admission
What better way to interact with the impressive work of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo than with a festival that exalts her legacy. This event has prepared activities for children and adults to imitate her style, contests, fashion shows, crafts, live music, and much more!
BLUE ASHES DUO 
Plaza Mariachi
Saturday, July 6
4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Free admission
This duo from Colombia and Denmark has an avant-garde style that fuses the rhythms of hard rock and rockabilly. Guitarist Alex Zúñiga and vocalist Shila Mariposa, infuse their characteristic style into classic rock covers, but also into their own compositions that can be appreciated on their production “Checkmate.”
GAPRI MUSIC
Plaza Mariachi
Saturday, July 6
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Free admission
In the heart of Caracas, Venezuela, Gapri Music was born, an artist passionate about the rhythm that flowed through the land that welcomed his Colombian family. Since he was a child, he was surrounded by tropical melodies, inheriting a passion for music that he has dedicated himself to throughout his life. The artistic journey that began in Táchira has taken routes to Colombia, Mexico, and now the United States, bringing a little of Venezuelan culture to its immigrant population.
THE KRAZY HOUR 
Plaza Mariachi
Saturday, July 6 and 13
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Free admission
At a wedding or a quinceañera, “la hora loca” is a must, that moment where protocol takes a backseat 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.
NASHVILLE LATIN FUSION
Plaza Mariachi
Saturday, July 6
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Free admission
This project by Cuban pianist Melvin Macías integrates the style of Afro-Cuban jazz with ballads and other Latin American genres. The music of Nashville Latin Fusion reflects the experience and versatility of the musical career of its founder, who has not only experimented with the music of his region but even with different worlds such as musicals.
LABERINTO, LA FIERA DE OJINAGA Y GRUPO LOS DE CHIWAS 
Plaza Mariachi
Friday, July 12
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tickets $70
Mexican regional music represented by the renowned groups of Laberinto, La Fiera De Ojinaga, and Grupo Los De Chiwas, will offer a joyful evening in the traditional style of Chihuahuan music and the norteño genre with saxophone.
RUMBA VENEZOLANA
Diamante Night Club
Friday, July 12
9:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Cover $30
This explosive party night will feature a vibrant mix of salsa, merengue, reggaeton, electronic, bachata, and vallenato, with DJ Caico – La Bestia Latina, and DJason Salsa spinning the tracks. Additionally, Ruso Tambor y Punto will deliver an impressive show highlighting the African roots in Venezuelan culture, with the drum as the main protagonist.
GRUPO FOLKLÓRICO RAÍCES DE MI TIERRA 
Plaza Mariachi
Saturday, July 13
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Free Admission
Grupo Folklórico Raíces De Mi Tierra transports its audience from the lands of Sinaloa to Chiapas, where the colorful regional costumes gracefully move. This group has brought together expert dancers with their traditional dances in a city where Mexican music is gaining increasing international recognition.
DURANGO FEST EN NASHVILLE TN
Plaza Mariachi
Friday, July 19
9:00 PM
Tickets $60+
A must-attend event for duranguense fans; it will feature a spectacular lineup with renowned representatives of the genre, including Montéz de Durango, Los Príncipes, Alacranes Musical, K-Paz de la Sierra, Patrulla 81, and Conjunto Atardecer. It will be an unforgettable night with the greatest duranguense hits.
RITMO SABROSO 
Plaza Mariachi
Sábado 20 de julio
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Entrada Libre
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As the name suggests, Ritmo Sabroso is an orchestra that inevitably gets the audience on their feet, moving to the rhythms of salsa, merengue, and cumbia. These genres have undoubtedly infused generations of parties across Latin America and the musical scene across the Atlantic. This group brings together experienced musicians from Venezuela, Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the United States, countries rich in the 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!
AGARRÓN DE JINETE JARIPEO 
Plaza Mariachi
Sunday, July 28
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tickets $50+
This event will undoubtedly bring a lot of fun. Attendees will enjoy a spectacular showdown of riders with fierce bulls from Rancho El Semental. In this epic duel, Team Aventurero will face off against Team Tasajito. Music will be provided by Impala Norte and Tamborazo del Pueblo, adding rhythm and flavor to the afternoon.
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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.
