TINKU's Founder & Director, Francisco Astudillo, performs 100% live as a ONE-MAN-BAND. Francisco alternates with a minimum of 4-7 instruments during a single song theme and he also sings! A must see & hear!!!
We perform year-round. View current schedule here.
Upon incorporating with the band TINKU, Isaac was the youngest member at only 9 years of age. He is an Alumni of the San Diego Youth Symphony where he played the Cello. He has been a TINKU musician since 2005 when he and has accumulated over 19 years of experience in live performances highlighting the various Andean, Latin & World rhythms. Isaac is a master in Percussions (Bombo, Chajchas, High-hats; Chimes, Congas, Cajon, Palo de Lluvia) and he is a true master in the Guitar. Today, Isaac works primarily in the IT field and does occasional performances with TINKU.
Josue is an Alumni of the San Diego Youth Symphony where he played the Violin. He was the second youngest musician with TINKU. Josue (“Josh”) performs Electric Bass, Percussion and Guitar. Today, his primary work is in the Science field with rare pop-up performances with TINKU.
Having a WEDDING? Celebrating an ANNIVERSARY, a Quinceañera, a SWEET XVI, a Bar/Bat-Mitzvah? Or maybe you wish to SERENADE that special person in your life?
Whatever your special occasion, TINKU has a great song selection that can tailor to your unique needs!
TINKU conducts monthly performances @ Universal Studios CityWalk in Hollywood, California.
Are you having a STREET FAIRE? A CUKTURAL EVENTt? A CONCERT SERIES? TINKU can entertain your event goers with great and UNIQUE melodies!
From Andean rhythms to Latin favorites & great Mexican classics to historic Early Californian music.
Francisco and Isaac perform as Duo at this festival...Entertain your festival goers with the magical rhythms of TINKU!