TINKU - Magical Latin Rhythms

 

Advanced Requests ♦ Artists ♦ Availability ♦ Band Make Up ♦ Booking Info
Countries ♦ Discography ♦ Founder & Mission ♦ Instruments ♦ Musical Rhythms
Performance Highlights & Venues ♦ Repertoire ♦ Reviews

WORLD / LATIN / FOLK
TINKU = 100% LIVE MUSIC, EVEN IN THE ONE MAN BAND PERFORMANCE!

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 with their new recording CD6 "Cielito Lindo" featuring song selections from Bolivia, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico and from England, Greece, Sweden and USA.

REPERTOIRE ~ to top of page ~
TINKU's repertoire consits of the following: Traditional Andean • Mexican Folk Classics • Latin American Folk • World Music • Cover Songs • Instrumental Music and Holiday melodies from around the World including "Villancicos" (Latin carols).

NEW! ...CD6 "Cielito Lindo"...just released!

BAND MAKE-UP ~ to top of page ~
♦One Man Band: TINKU's Founder & Director, Francisco Astudillo, performs as a solo-one man band alternating with a minimum of 5-7 instruments during a single song theme. A must see & hear!
♦Duo Act: Two highly skilled musicians delight you with a great song selection and an array of instrumentation.
♦Group Act: The best choice for your listening pleasure! The band consists of 3-5 musicians who incorporate the string, percussion and wind instruments to give you a concert like no other.

MUSIC FROM OVER 12 COUNTRIES ~ to top of page ~
México • Cuba • Puerto Rico & South America = Argentina • Bolivia • Brasil • Chile Colombia • Ecuador • Paraguay • Perú • Uruguay • Venezuela; and now also popular songs from England • Germany • Greece • Sweden & USA.

A wide selection of music for your special needs:
Traditional Andean • Mexican Folk Classics • Latin American Folk • World Music • Cover Songs • Holiday Music • Instrunental Music

19+ MUSICAL RHYTHMS ~ to top of page ~
with over 100 song selections!
Bolero • Chacarera • Candombe • Carnavalito • Chuntunky • Cumbia • Huajira Huapango • Huayno • Joropo • Marcha • Ranchero • Rumba • Samba • San Juanito Saya • Taquirari • Tinku • Trote • Valz • Yaravi & others.

ADVANCED REQUESTS ACCEPTED! ~ to top of page ~
Do you need a special song theme for your special event? TINKU accepts advanced requests and can tailor to your unique needs!

AVAILABILITY ~ to top of page ~ booking info
♦ 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 - Weddings • Quinceañeras • Graduations • Birthdays • Anniversaries •
Bar/Bat Mitzvahs • Baptisms • Communions • Family Reunions and more! 
♦ Weddings - rehearsal dinners • wedding receptions • wedding ceremony            
♦ Holiday Music: favorite Holiday classics from around the world.
♦ Resort/Restaurant Entertainment …
♦ Instrumental Music: a great selection of instrumental melodies

FOUNDER & MISSION ~ to top of page ~
TINKU was founded in 1995 by Francisco Astudillo after he combined three essential elements...read more.

INSTRUMENTS ~ to top of page ~
In TINKUs' performances, a variety of native instruments are utilized - wind, percussion and string. The wind family of instruments consists of the Zampoña, Toyos, Antara, Maltas, Rondador, Quena & Quenacho as well as some unique instruments designed exclusively for use in TINKU's concerts like the Quenicho™. The percussion instruments encompass the Bombo, Chajchas, Cajon Peruano and Palo de Lluvia (rain stick); while the string instruments are composed of the Guitar, Charango, Cuatro and Ronroco. In addition, TINKU minimizes the use of electrical or non-native instruments to maintain the truest form of Latin Folk music. TINKU's popularity and success is attributed to an ample repertoire, a variation in musical rhythms and an amazing ability to introduce a variety of instruments.

ARTISTS ~ to top of page ~
Comprised of Father & Sons, TINKU consist of highly skilled and experienced musicians who collectively count with over 30 years of expertise in this specialty field. Read more.

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

DISCOGRAPHY ~ to top of page ~
TINKU now has SIX professional recordings under its own recording label, TINKU RECORDS. They include Music of the Andes; Instrumental Andean Music; Guantanamera; Besame Mucho; Peace; and its most recent release Cielito Lindo

PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS ~ to top of page ~
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; @ 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 here.

REVIEWS ~ to top of page ~
TINKU counts with a number of reviews from various sources:

Children•Teenagers•Families | CD Reviews | Concert Reviews | Educational Institutions | Festivals•Private•Corporate | Friends | Media
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