Artes Latinas Agency
Overview
We offer three music ensembles nationwide, for college events, festivals, corporate, conferences, weddings, parties, formal concerts, and more.
*1) TROPICANTE (quartet with guitar, congas, drums, and bass, or quintet with piano. Ccumbia, merengue, samba, cha-chas, boleros, contemporary pop, a little salsa.)
*2) CALLE SUR ( Panamanian-Colombian duo, mix of Latin music styles, traditional, and contemporary.)
*3) TRÍO DE COLORES (mix of Mexican music accompanied by guitarrón, jarana, and requinto guitar or harp. Repertoire: mariachi, son jarocho, huapango.)
Reviews
9 reviews
David R.
October 3, 2024Awesome Mariachi Trio For My Daughter's Wedding
It was an epic multicultural wedding event! Everyone had an incredible time! They can't stop talking about the catered Mexican food and especially the Mariachi Trio that was playing when everyone was arriving at the reception. It was perfect!!! Thank you so much!!!
Hired as: Mariachi Band, Spanish Entertainment
Jc T.
July 31, 2020A must have at a gathering!!
I can't say enough about Artes Latinas, from punctuality, performance, kindness, attentiveness to what what our crowd wanted to listen to completely amazed us. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended!! Beautiful show! Everyone at our gathering loved them and can't wait to book you guys again!! Thank you Artes Latinas for such memorable night 🙏
Hired as: Bolero Band, Cuban Entertainment, Cumbia Music, Easy Listening Band, Latin Band, Mariachi Band, Merengue Band, Salsa Band, World Music
Artes Latinas Agency
JC and his family were simply lovely people. The event was as at least as enjoyable to us musicians as it might have been to them! It is always a privilege to be invited to help celebrate a special person, and in addition to being very attentive hosts, we felt that our need for social distancing and safety was carefully respected at all times. All our best wishes to the whole family!
Bobbie C.
June 3, 2020Hired as: Mariachi Band
Artes Latinas Agency
It was a pleasure to work with Bobbie. Clear communication at all times, very pleasant as a person. Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of your wonderful celebration!
Greg R.
May 11, 2019True professionals
Friendly musicians, provided a wonderful musical experience.
Hired as: Mariachi Band
Artes Latinas Agency
We were glad to be a part of your celebration event. Thank you for having us!
Richard A. V.
March 14, 2018Excellent latin music, good musicians
Friends of Honduran Children, Inc. held their biennial fundraiser with Tropicante providing a mixture of easy listening background music for socializing, cocktail easy listening. (two piece). They then provided spirited dance music (bigger band) for our after program entertainment. Very easy to work with, good musicians who can play a variety of latin music.
Hired as: Latin Band
Booking information
Price range: $800-$3,500 incl. ground transp. & lodging
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability
Unions: AFM
What to expect
Lots of upbeat Latin music, audience involvement, dancing, laughter. We try to appeal to and engage people of all ages, cultures, and even physical abilities. We like to bring happiness to people.
About
Artes Latinas is a cooperative of Latin ensembles offering a large range of musical styles to fit many different occasions. Here are our three most popular ones for celebratory events:
1) TROPICANTE (quartet or quintet format) will have you swinging and clapping to the Colombian "cumbia," the Dominican "merengue," the Venezuelan "tambor," the Brazilian "samba," Mexican “polkas,” and more. An amazingly full sound emanating from just 4 musicians (vocals, guitar, congas, drums, and bass) or 5 musicians (adding a piano), playing a mix of upbeat Latin dance tunes that are a good fit for many events, ranging from corporate parties and campus activities, to private birthday partied and festivals.
2) CALLE SUR is a Panamanian/Colombian duo that covers many different music styles from many regions in Latin America, including cumbia, contemporary singer/songwriter material, bolero, samba, traditional Andean, mariachi, son, joropo, and much more. Want only bolero? We can do that! Want only Mexican? No problem! Want a mix? You got it!
3) TRIO DE COLORES (mariachi trio) despite its small size, the sound is rich and full, both in terms of instrumentations and vocal harmonies. Available with harp or requinto (plus guitarron and vihuela).
Additional booking notes
Maximum requirements: sound system large enough for the venue, 5 vocal mics on booms, 4 instrumental mics on booms, 3 DIs, 5 monitors.
If you don't have a sound system, our groups can bring one for a small add-on fee.
Past booked events
December 2023
08
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Minneapolis, MN
July 2020
26
Sunday
Reunion
3:30pm - 5:00pm
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Des Plaines, IL
May 2020
30
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
9:00am - 12:00pm
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Round Lake, IL
August 2019
03
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Itasca, IL
May 2019
06
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Fort Dodge, IA
August 2017
05
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Bolingbrook, IL
Set list
Any of our ensembles usually perform for 50 minutes and take a 10-minute break before performing additional sets, but we also offer the option of playing for 90 minutes total without a break. Total program length can be from 30 minutes to 3 hours.
Set lists vary by ensemble - please request specific set lists for the ensemble you are interested in.
Influences and inspiration
Juan Luis Guerra, Celia Cruz, Elefante, Sergio Mendez, Juanes, Vicente Fernandez, Carlos Vives
Setup requirements
Sound system with 4 vocal mics, 4 instrumental mics, 3 DIs, 8 boom stands, 4 monitors (surcharge applied if sound system not supplied). Water and fruit juices. Snacks or a meal if the performance lasts more than 2 hours. Unloading close to venue.