Booking Info

Booking Info

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TINKU offers a wide selection of music for your special needs: Andean/Inca • Mexican • Latin • World • Covers • Holiday • Instrumental

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. No matter what kind of event you have, you're sure to impress your family, friends, associates or business partners with the enchanting sounds of TINKU. Request A Free Quote

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  • WEDDINGS - engagement parties; rehearsal dinners; pre-ceremony; ceremony; cocktail hour; reception. We tailor to your particular needs!
  • PRIVATE - Quinceañeras; graduations, birthdays; religious celebrations-Baptisms, First Communions, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and many others!
  • BIRTHDAYS - Whether your celebrating your loved ones 1st year of life of his 100th birthday, TINKU is well prepared to provide you and your guests with a great selection of live music.
  • GRADUATIONS - engagement parties; wedding rehearsal dinners; wedding receptions; wedding ceremony. We tailor to your particular needs!
  • FESTIVALS / FAIRS - public/private; profit/non-profit; schools (K-12 & Colleges). We can tailor to most bugets.
  • EDUCATIONAL - Schools (K-12); Colleges & Universities; Libraries, concert series, etc.
  • FAMILY REUNIONS
  • CORPORATE - employee picnics; staff recognition; end of the year/holiday parties; public/private; profit/non-profit; conventions, trade shows.
  • YOUR SPECIAL EVENT!...Request A Free Quote

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...More >...Free Quote

Duo Act

Two highly skilled musicians delight you with a great song selection and an array of instrumentation. Free Quote

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. Free Quote

Reviews

“Tinku is one of the best Andean music players in the region.”
Fontana Herald News, Fontana, California USA
“El Condor Pasa finally done right!”
M & R Wanamaker, Riverside, California USA
“One of the most beautiful musical interludes we’ve ever had on this show!”
Stan Miller, News Anchorman, San Diego, California USA
“TINKU is Andean music at its best: well produced to be haunting and representative of the regions' best tunes.”
World Discoveries
“I just wanted to thank you again for performing. You were just great! It really helped make the art show lively and festive.”
Art of Latin America Festival, La Jolla, California USA
“Absolutely amazing!...Thank you for the experience”
Michael J.L. Smith, Tallahassee, Florida USA
“Beautiful!”
Paula Remmel, USA
“Your music is very powerful & insiring.”
Sasha, USA
“This is amazing. I find it challenging just to play guitar and sing! Super talented…”
Jose Lucatero, Los Angeles, CA USA
“Exaclty on time, every time! In over 50 years of show business production, TINKU proved to be one of the most profesional groups I've...
Amigo Brothers, San Diego, California USA
“What a wonderful evening. Everyone was delighted and asked if we can have them back next year.”
Del Mar Cultural Arts Committee, Del Mar, California USA
“We have received many compliments on your service. Thank you for making the evening memorable.”
D. Jones, Glenbrook, Nevada USA (private event)
“They're great! I think the pacing in rhythm is well kept. Also, the sound level was very smooth. It was easy to listen to and enjoy!&#...
Jose A. Quevedo, El Centro, Callifornia USA
“Always enjoyed by thousands of people each year at the Bazaar…Your professional appearance with Latin flair is always wonderful and it adds so...
Diane Powers, Bazaar Del Mundo, San Diego, California USA
“What a refreshing sound! Who could ask for more?...Thank you for sharing your talents with so many. God Bless you all.”
C. Masterson, Cleveland, Ohio USA
“I enjoyed hearing TINKU perform live.The music was captivating!”
J. Watson, Willits, California USA
“Your music is very moving…I congratulate you. All of the songs are a dream come true. You put the right formula to come out with something...
E. Rojas Jr., El Paso, Texas USA
“Your music is a rare and enlightening spiritual hum…touching all who listen in deep and powerful spiritual chords.”
A. Wilson, San Clemente, California USA
“Good music and entertaining. Love it.”
D. Cruz, Connecticut, USA
“You guys are great. I saw you play at Seaport Village and share your Christmas repertoire...You sound beautiful!! You guys are all very...
M. Rosario, San Diego, California USA
“Very good sound. Relaxing!” - (Rated 4 Notes!)”
Jim McMillan
“I had never in my life come across something so soothing and healing for the soul.”
Claudia Rivera
“Very good, very entertaining. I really liked the instrumentals.”
Undisclosed
“I am very pleased to listen to your music which is also my music…THIS IS MUSIC unlike other stuff out there!” (Rated 5 Musical Notes!)”
M. Rosario, San Diego, California USA
“Great! Love it!” (Rated 5 Notes!) ”
J. Bailey, Winchester, California USA
“Wonderful, soothing but energetic music!...”
T. Keith, Lake Forest, California USA
“We attended one of the most enchanted musical shows there are…The group knew every musical piece the audience requested of them.”
D & T Trujillo
“I enjoy the clean sounds.”
B.J. Berdan, Valley Center, California USA
“Your music transports me to another time and place; one where I want to stay for a while and enjoy!”
G. Bell, Ogden, Utah USA
“Wonderful, relaxing and entertaining. I look forward to CD 4.”
M. League, San Antonio, Texas USA
“I enjoy this music very much. It helps me relax…I have been telling others about TINKU.”
T. Steuer, Arcadia, California USA
“The music brought by TINKU to our school touched the lives of our students and their families.The children let out a big ‘hurray!' when I...
Jerabek Elementary, San Diego, California USA
“We loved it!...the music set the perfect atmosphere for our festival.”
Francis Parker School, San Diego, California USA
“Students and parents were enthralled. Thanks again.”
Florence Elementary School, San Diego, California USA
“Your music was wonderful. Your professionalism was admirable.Everyone loved the show!”
Marla Morehead, Park Ridge, Ilinois USA
“Of course the music was exceptional as it always is!”
L.M., Escondido Public Library, Escondido, California
“I was fortunate to be able to attend your performance at Calvin Christian School. I have also talked to a fair number of the students who were...
C. Katz, Parent, Calvin Christian School, Escondido, California USA
“Absolutely fantastic! Love the family together this way! Keep up the good work. Rated 5 Musical Notes ”
D. Geddis, San Diego, California USA
“My older son introduced me to this music. I have all 4 CDs. I'm buying these two for younger son.”
J. Barton, Sun City West, Arizona
“They play very nice and gentle. Awesome! Rated 4 Musical Notes”
Paulette F., 11 years old, San Diego, California USA
“I still remember the wonderful time we had with TINKUs' performance at our party last year in my fathers' 102nd birthday. All of my...
Gaby O., Chula Vista, California USA
“My 6 year olds' teacher plays TINKU's music in class and my son has been begging me to get it!”
A. Vanicelli, Valencia, California USA
“I've got to get more CDs. I love your music. My TEENAGE daughter likes your music. How does that ever happen? And your voice is amazing...
Marla Morehead, Park Ridge, Ilinois USA
“We thoroughly enjoyed your music...Even our 15 year old son, who mostly listens to rock music, loved it!”
The Smith Family, Wala Wala, Washington USA
“My family has enjoyed your music very much. We have been listening to your music exclusively!”
B. Bayless, Peoria, Arizona USA
“Absolutely fantastic! Love the family together this way! Keep up the good work. Rated 5 Musical Notes”
D. Geddis, San Diego, California USA
“My older son introduced me to this music. I have all 4 CDs. I'm buying these two for younger son.”
J. Barton, Sun City West, Arizona
“I received CD 1 as present. Loved it and wanted to get others.”
J. Bentsen, Marlboro, New Jersey USA
“A friend got me HOOKED on this music!”
E. Miller, Sacramento, California USA
“This is a great CD. One of the best Andean music CDs I’ve heard yet.”
DrePree, USA
“True soul of the Andes. A great overall mix of music from the Andes region. Llactaymanta is wonderful. Buy it!”
Crayons Crayola
“I just heard this music played at a show today..It was fabulous. I went straight to the website when I got home to see about purchasing a CD....
Vee, USA
“Was great, was what I expected. Tinku CD 1 provides an excellent mix of music from the Andes. I use this music for to help me be creative at...
Undisclosed
“Beautiful and relaxing music!”
H. Nejad, Lake Stevens, Washington USA
“Loving it! A great set of relaxing and sensual tunes. A must have.”
Crayons Crayola
“CD 2 is by far one of the finest products I have enjoyed in years…we look forward to extending this pleasure by ordering CD 3.”
Christine. Harness, Lake Isabela, California USA
“Outstanding!... Rated 5 Stars! We also heard them in San Diego, had the CD stolen, were devastated and finally thru the right web site we...
Leon Ebright & Anita Cooper-Ebright, USA
“My first Andean CD that I still currently own. My parents bought it for me. I felt in love with it the first time I heard it. I find it so...
Ariana
“Great! Heard them live in San Diego and bought the original CD at that time - one of our favorites! Loving it!”
Mary
“I first saw the group at the San Diego Wild Animal Park and purchased CD1 & 2; and someone permanently borrowed them from me. So I am re-...
Jerry Petrizze, El Cajon, California USA
“I heard the band at a restaurant ... I bought one CD there, and liked the music so much I decided to order more CD titles”
R. Lunow, Livermore, California USA
“We heard Tinku play ... We bought the first two CDs while there and enjoyed them so much, decided to get the second two. If we visit San Diego...
R. Troudt, Sherwood, Oregon USA
“TINKU's CD3 Native Latin Music is a rare musical treat! Track 5, Pampalirima is a haunting, mysterious musical masterpiece...”
R. Troudt, Sherwood, Oregon USA
“I bought a copy at a live concert in San Diego, CA ”
K. Miller, Loyalton, California USA
“We previously purchased CD3 and it is still my favorite; but maybe that's because I haven't listened to CDs 1, 2 & 4 as much as...
M. Bailey, Glenville, New York USA
“Excellent! The only thing better would be to hear a live performance in Old Town San Diego.”
Sarah, USA
“It is one of the best CDs I've ever heard.”
Horst König, Germany
“The instrumental is nice but I like the vocals are better. CD4 is probably the album I listen to the most.”
Paul Urie, Rovo, Utah USA
“Muy Agradable!...Rated 5 Stars! Tengo el disfrute de jugar este CD. Estoy encantado con la musica. Mi favorito concion es Basame Mucho....
David Reyna, Murfeesboro, Tennessee USA
“I bought a number of copies. It is the best Christmas album I have ever heard!”
John Crabtree, USA
“I received your new CD 'Peace'...I love it! Thanks alot for such wonderful music!”
Roswitha Novak, Boston, Massachusetts USA
“I LOVE YOUR XMAS CD!!! Although Christmas season has passed, I continue to use your music in my classroom. It's very soothing and perfect...
Doris, San Diego California USA
“'Peace' (aka 'CD5') features great Holiday music tunes from around the world including 'villancicos' (carols)...
Undisclosed
“I've been a big fan of Tinku ever since I was fortunate enough to hear them live in San Diego. Recently, I went on a long car ride with a...
Kevin W. Parker, USA
“My Tinku bundle arrived unbelievably fast. It only took a few days to get to my house. All 4 CDs were in perfect condition. Your service was...
Joe Tucciarone, USA

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