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About the Group TINKU

TINKU is a traveling band based in California, USA. TINKU's shows feature 100% live music. It is comprised of Father & Sons. Each musician is a recording artists and multi-instrumentalist. The younger artists are 16 & 13 years of age and are also current members of the San Diego Youth Symphony. Collectively, TINKU's musicians count with approximately 30 years of experience in this specialty field.

Primary Musical Category: Latin
Other Categories: Andean or Inca / Folk / World / Covers / Instrumental
Recording Label: Tinku Records

Since 1995, TINKU's specialty consists of delighting audiences with a musical extravaganza; performing 100% live music from more than 12 different Latin American countries while highlighting over 19 musical genres. TINKU has now added to their repertoire featuring more variety of international music with song selections from Latin America like Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico and from other countries such as England, Greece, Sweden and USA.

Advanced Requests Accepted!

Do you need a special song theme for your special event? TINKU accepts advanced requests and can tailor to your unique needs!

Availabilty

  • Weddings: rehearsal dinners • wedding ceremony • wedding receptions. TINKU tailors to your unique needs making your wedding event distinct and memorable.
  • Fairs & Festivals: private/public • profit/non-profit • schools (K-12; Colleges & Universities) • concert series • libraries, etc.
  • Cultural/Multicultural Events
  • Corporate: employee picnics • staff recognition • end of the year/holiday parties
  • Educational: schools (Pre-K & K-12) • colleges & universities • libraries & others
  • Private Events:Weddings • Quinceañeras • Graduations • Birthdays • Anniversaries • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Baptisms • Communions • Family Reunions and more!
  • Holiday Music: favorite Holiday classics from around the world.
  • Resort/Restaurant Entertainment: a well rounded live musical act helps retain clients, increase sales and develop repeat clientele
  • Instrumental Music: a great selection of instrumental melodies

Performance Highlights

Shortly after its inception, TINKU has averaged an impressive minimum of 300+ shows per year. TINKU has entertained thousands at colleges & universities; theme & amusement parks; libraries; restaurants; shopping centers; TV/Radio; organizations; school assemblies; private events and corporate engagements. TINKU has also performed at the San Diego Zoo & at the San Diego Wild Animal Park for 5 consecutive summers; at Seaworld California ; at Old Town San Diego since 1995 in Bazaar del Mundo, Rancho el Nopal Restaurant, Plaza del Pasado and Fiesta de Reyes. TINKU has also performed @ the Superbowl XXXVII tailgate events and with the San Diego Chamber Orchestra at the Summer Pops Concerts. Most recently, TINKU performed at the Balboa Park Twilight Concert Series and has ongoing shows at Seaport Village, Old Town San Diego & Universal Studios Hollywod among others. Let TINKU be part of your next special event and experience an unforgettable musical journey. View current show schedule.

Performance Overview

  • Seaport Village (since 2007)
  • Universal Studios (since 2007)
  • Old Town San Diego, ongoing shows...
    • @ Fiesta de Reyes (current)
    • @ Old Town Market (since 2008)
    • @ Plaza del Pasado (2006)
    • @ Bazaar del Mundo (since 1995)
  • San Diego Wild Animal Park (1999-2003)
  • San Diego Zoo - various private & corporate events
  • Schools, Libraries, Colleges, festivals, private events and more!

Performance Archives

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Band Make Up

One Man Band

TINKU's Founder & Director, Francisco Astudillo, performs live as a solo-one man band alternating with a minimum of 5-7 instruments during a single song theme.
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Duo Act

Two highly skilled musicians delight you with a great song selection and an array of instrumentation. Booking Info >

Group Act

The best choice for your listening pleasure! The band consists of 3-5 musicians who incorporate the various string, percussion and wind instruments to give you a concert like no other. Booking Info >

Booking Info

TINKU is available for any of your special events and can tailors to most budgets. For more information, click here.

Discography

TINKU now has several professional recordings under its own recording label, TINKU RECORDS. They include Music of the Andes; Instrumental Andean Music; Guantanamera; Besame Mucho; and Peace.