Bossa Bistro & Lounge

¡Latin Night with Tumbao!

Name: ¡Latin Night with Tumbao!
Start: 2026-11-14T22:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-14
Location: Bossa Bistro & Lounge

Sat, Nov 14, 2026at 10:30 PM

2463 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC

$5-$10

Featuring: Tumbao, Jorge Martinez, Verny Varela, Manuel Hernandez, Gustavo Estrella, Ralph Esquenazy

¡Latin Night with Tumbao! brings a weekly celebration of Latin music to Bossa Bistro & Lounge. Tumbao is a pan-American ensemble led by Cuban keyboardist Jorge Martinez, with a repertoire of energetic rhythms from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia, and beyond. The band occasionally adds a Brazilian song as a tribute to the venue.

The group features musicians from across the Americas, including vocalist Verny Varela, Salvadoran bassist Manuel Hernandez, Ecuadorian conguero Gustavo Estrella, and U.S. timbalero Ralph Esquenazy. Their performance is designed to keep the room moving with a lively mix of Latin rhythms.

When: November 14, 2026

Showtime: 10:30 p.m.

Venue: Bossa Bistro & Lounge, 2463 18th Street NW, Washington, DC

Location within venue: Downstairs

Lineup: Tumbao, led by Jorge Martinez on keyboard, with Verny Varela on vocals, Manuel Hernandez on bass, Gustavo Estrella on congas, and Ralph Esquenazy on timbales

Music: Latin rhythms from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia, and other traditions, with occasional Brazilian selections

Tickets: $5–$10 at the door

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