Grand Performances Season Finale ft. Son Rompe Pera + Bloco Obini + QVLN

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This long-awaited show will be one for the books and will serve as the grand finale to our 40th summer season. To close out the night, Son Rompe Pera will astound audiences with their energetic brand of cumbia. Dancing shoes required! In addition, Extra-Ancestral Presents Bloco Obini, an all-femme drumming ensemble, with guest QVLN. Additional artists coming soon. Free w/ RSVP on Eventbrite LOCATION, PARKING & FAQ click here Schedule 6:05 pm - 7:00 pm DJ Dave Salvaje 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm Blonco Obini 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm DJ Dave Salvaje 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Son Rompe Pera Son Rompe Pera Born and raised in Naucalpan, the deep outskirts of Mexico City, the Gama brothers and their band Son Rompe Pera are at the forefront of the resurrection of the marimba, the historic Mexican and Central American instrument that was omnipresent in the region 100 years ago but has basically vanished from today’s music. It can possibly be seen in a few tourist zones, with the last few abuelos keeping alive its unique sound, but there hasn’t been a popular contemporary band based around the marimba in a generation. The marimba has deep roots in their family, since their father first brought one home and then baptized the band with an inside family joke name in 2003. While respecting it’s legacy, at the same time they have been pushing the limits of this historic instrument, making it their own and playing it in such a unique way that audiences are literally left breathless when they see the band perform. They are one of the main bands responsible for developing the genre ‘Cumbia Punk’, a wild danceable mash-up that can now be found throughout the Americas and even in Europe. The band blends the folkloric tradition of the instrument with the other legacy that runs deep through their history- punk. It’s a combination that, especially when played live, unites audiences in sweaty, respectful mayhem, and one that’s become an essential on stages across the globe. Bloco Obini Bloco Obini…

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