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Baracutanga
A Community of Rhythm, Song & Culture
Baracutanga is a seven-piece band representing four different countries (Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru,
USA) that prides itself on arranging traditional South American rhythms in new and interesting ways,
such as huayño and cumbia with Middle-Eastern darbuka or mixing Afro-Cuban bata and Afro-
Peruvian festejo with Andean zampoñas, among several other rhythmic combinations. This kind of
experimentation, coupled with blending ancestral traditions with a modern sensibility, has resulted in
an exciting and distinct Latin flavor all its own that leaves dancing crowds always wanting more.
Lyrically and musically, Baracutanga proposes to build bridges between the south and the north,
overcoming the barriers of discrimination. Aside from their affinity and respect for native rhythms
from the lands of their ancestors, the group finds common ground in creating songs those crosslinguistic
and cultural barriers, promoting intercultural experiences that empower Latinos with a
positive message of self-affirmation. They fervently oppose all types of violence and conceive their
music as a vessel to increase and acknowledge cultural pluralism.
Baragutangas live shows are joyous, intense and explosive with fronting duties split between
powerful Peruvian songstress Jackie Zamora and the bands exuberant beating heart, Bolivian
multi-instrumentalist Kilko Paz (son of famed Bolivian activist Silvia Rivera Cusicanqui). Added
magic comes from extraordinary Ecuadorian multi-instrumentalist Carlos Noboa. The group is
rounded out by an extremely talented and inventive cast performing on guitars, horns, flutes,
accordions, vibes, an array of percussion and all manner of string instruments and is often joined on
stage by Afro-Peruvian and Latin dancers.
With their first full-length studio album, Importados, (recorded in Albuquerque, NM, Santa Fe, NM
and Cadiz, Spain) released on September 2015, multiple regional awards and recognition,
performances across the Southwest, Rocky Mountains, and California, with stops in NOLA, Austin and
México, and an ever-growing fan base, New Mexico-based Baracutanga is ready to spread their fresh
take and mix of South American flavors to national and international audiences.
Baracutanga is: Nicholas Baker (USA) Drum kit, vibraphone, accordion, auxiliary percussion,
vocals; Paul Gonzales (USA) Trumpet and Brazilian percussion; Micah Hood (USA) Trombone and
auxiliary percussion; Carlos Noboa (Ecuador) Bass, quena, and vocals; Kilko Paz (Bolivia) Drum kit,
surdos, charango, Peruvian cajón and vocals; Randy Sanchez (USA) Guitar, bass and Cuban tres ;
Jackie Zamora (Perú) Lead vocal.
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LocationMonterey Court -Courtyard Stage (View)
505 West Miracle Mile
Tucson, AZ 85705
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: Yes! |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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