Bloco La Conga is an energetic and irreverent drum, brass (& dance) troupe that plays Carnaval music of the Americas. Our repertoire is influenced by styles from Cuba, Brazil, the USA, and the African Diaspora in general.
We offer two primary formats: percussion show and Carnaval Brass Band; we also can provide individual entertainers, depending on your needs.
In Brazil a "bloco" is a street band that mobilizes, excites and inspires revelers during Carnaval. In Santiago de Cuba, this would be called a "conga" (as in "conga line").
Previous Performances include: Long Island University, NY Presbyterian Hospital, NYRican Poets Café, NYC Halloween Parade, Shrine, and Sabor Latino.
5 reviews
Jeremy G.
June 23, 2023Huge thank you to Bloco for bringing the beat and party to our fundraising Walk.
The band is exceptional to work with and brought joy to the event.
Hired as: Cuban Entertainment, Drum / Percussion Show, Marching Band, Percussionist
Bloco La Conga
Thanks so much Jeremy it was a pleasure to be a part of this great event for a very important cause!
Tim R.
June 12, 2022They were a great addition to the parade!
Hired as: Drum / Percussion Show
Bloco La Conga
Thanks tim we had a great time and hope to be back in the future !!
María A.
October 5, 2021Nick was wonderful at my daughter and husband’s birthdays! He was easy going and followed directions well! He has great rhythm and played along with the music perfectly!
Hired as: Drummer
Bloco La Conga
Thanks !! ¡ Mil gracias!
Obligado!
It was a pleasure.
Sabrina M.
December 23, 2019Nick is wonderful. He is prompt, flexible, and has great Rhythm. He can play along to any song and is great with crowds of all ages. Highly recommend!
Hired as: Percussionist
Bloco La Conga
Thanks Sabrina !! It was a pleasure .
Marie C.
September 16, 2019Wonderful people! They were very professional - on time- looked great and added a great vibe to the party,
They asked me what I wanted and they delivered as promised!
Everyone at the party loved them- Bloco la Conga took it to a whole new level of fun and excitement.
Hired as: Drummer, Percussionist
Price range: Starts at $400
Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
Our shows can be custom made to your specifications.
Here's a typical performance :
On cue , our dancers, drummers and brass players parade in, playing your song (for example "livin la vida loca...etc" ) .
The dancers then lead a conga line around the room. We continue with our 30 minute set and then the drummers continue to perform with your DJ...
Bloco LA CONGA is an energetic and irreverent drum, brass & dance troupe
that plays Carnaval music of the Americas. They focus on Afro-Cuban and
Afro-Brazilian Beats and are always adding in other sounds like Reggaeon, funk Carioca, and New Orleans Second line.
We can march in playing YOUR song!
They are available for events, parades, clubs, block parties, revelry, etc...
The group's members have performed with artists such as Trey Anastasio,
Raices Habaneras, Paquito D'Rivera, Celia Cruz, Ray Barretto, and Albita.
Members include musicians from: US, Brasil, Cuba,
Senegal, Puerto Rico, Israel, Chile, and Panama.
We don't require any PA SYSTEM or sound. We are self contained and all acoustic .
We don't use microphones except when client has requested a singer for a specific request.
Tuesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
10:00pm - 10:30pm
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New York City, NY
Sunday
Personal Occasion
2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Brooklyn, NY
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Corona, NY
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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New York City, NY
Saturday
Parade
11:00am - 12:30pm
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Southport, CT
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Middle Village, NY
Sunday
Children's Birthday Party
4:30pm - 5:30pm
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New York City, NY
Saturday
Birthday Party
10:00pm - 11:00pm
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Long Island City, NY
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Drum / Percussion Show
