Bossa Bistro & Lounge

¡Latin Night with Tumbao!

Name: ¡Latin Night with Tumbao!
Start: 2026-10-03T22:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-03
Location: Bossa Bistro & Lounge

Sat, Oct 3, 2026at 10:30 PM

2463 18th Street Northwest, Washington, DC

$5-$10

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

Tumbao brings a vibrant Latin dance night to Bossa Bistro & Lounge, drawing on musical traditions from across Latin America. Led by Cuban keyboardist Jorge Martinez, the band performs energetic rhythms from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Colombia, and beyond, with occasional Brazilian selections honoring the venue.

The pan-American ensemble features vocalist Verny Varela, Salvadoran bassist Manuel Hernandez, Ecuadorian conguero Gustavo Estrella, and U.S. timbalero Ralph Esquenazy.

When: October 3, 2026

Showtime: 10:30 p.m.

Tickets: $5–$10 at the door

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 Latin American traditions, with occasional Brazilian songs

Location: Downstairs

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

Schedule note: Tumbao performs at Bossa every Saturday night.

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