Bossa Bistro & Lounge

¡Latin Night with Tumbao!

Name: ¡Latin Night with Tumbao!
Start: 2026-11-07T22:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Bossa Bistro & Lounge

Sat, Nov 7, 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 lively weekly Latin music experience to Bossa Bistro & Lounge. Tumbao is a pan-American ensemble led by Cuban keyboardist Jorge Martinez, performing energetic rhythms from across Latin America, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and Colombia, with occasional Brazilian selections.

The band features vocalist Verny Varela; bassist Manuel Hernandez of El Salvador; Ecuadorian conga player Gustavo Estrella; and U.S. timbalero Ralph Esquenazy. The event takes place downstairs and is designed to keep the dance floor moving with a fiery, internationally influenced sound.

When: November 7, 2026

Showtime: 10:30 p.m.

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

Location: 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 parts of Latin America, with occasional Brazilian songs

Tickets: $5–$10 at the door

Schedule note: Tumbao performs at Bossa every Saturday night.

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