2023 Lineup / Latin Tropical Stage

Diana Trujillo, known as “Chika Di,” is a rising star who blends traditional Latin, electronic, afro, and pop with powerful Colombian vocals. She has credits on the hit TV shows Euphoria and Generation, and her debut album is set to release in 2023.

VibraSÓN brings traditional sounds of Latin music together with modern rhythms, soulful vocals and adventurous solos. VibraSÓN’s music respects and honors the classic salsa from the Boogaloo era of the 1960s while adding a contemporary feel with dancers in mind.

Bloco do Sol is a community ensemble of youth and adult students based in San Jose at the School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza. Watch for this special pop-up performance in the Latin Tropical Stage area.

Óskar Ly & Rumbalú is an electrifying Latin musical collective in the thriving landscape of the San Francisco Bay Area. With their captivating fusion of jazz, salsa, pop, and Afro-Latin rhythms, Rumbalú has become a driving force in the Bay’s contemporary music scene.

The premier West Coast Latin music ensemble, La Verdad, is a collective of world-class musicians whom embody the truth of the Los Angeles Latino experience through their blend of traditional and original repertoire that spans the scope of Latin American route music including salsa, cha cha, boogaloo and Latin soul.

Club Mambí is the creation of the Cuban trumpet player and percussionist Onier Bacallao, based in Los Angeles — now featuring the singer Maga Shukar, who brings original pieces to their beloved salsa repertoire. All the band members have Latin roots and have travelled the world to bring fresh, original vibes to the Latin scene.

San Miguel Perez is an exceptional Cuban artist based in Los Angeles. Born in Cuba, he was part of the New Generation of the famous Buena Vista Social Club as well as the best Salsa band for the island, Adalberto Alvarez Y Su Son.

Telmary is one of Cuba’s leading, cutting edge hip-hop and urban music artists. Her study of English, theater, and writing informed her work in the Havana music scene during the late ’90s and early 2000s. She has four solo albums, including the Latin Grammy-nominated Fuerza Arará, and Libre, awarded the 2014 Cubadisco Prize for Best Hip-Hop Recording.