Barrio Bugalú welcomes Daniel Díaz and Alexander López

Schedule

Fri Aug 29 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center | Chicago, IL

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A celebration of heritage, a tribute to the pioneers of the genre, and a testament to the timeless power of Afro-Caribbean music and culture
About this Event

Almost two decades ago some of the most serious Latin record collectors in Chicago joined forces to play for a packed dance floor at Sonotheque as part of the Chicago World Music Festival (2007). The monthly all-vinyl Barrio Bugalú was born at one of Chicago’s top audiophile destinations. SRBCC relives Barrio Bugalú with appearances by the original host DJs (Super Barrio Brothers and Agúzate DJ Crew), as well as special sets by some of Chicago’s most avid vinyl selectors.

To be held every fourth Friday of the month starting on July 26, Barrio Bugalú is not just a dance party; it's a celebration of history, a tribute to the pioneers of Latin music, and a testament to the timeless power of Afro-Caribbean rhythms to bring people together. Food and beverage available for purchase. $10 donation requested to sustain SRBCC’s Artist Fund. BYOB! Patio open. Salsa dance classes. All ages welcome.

Special Guests: Daniel Díaz & Alexander López from Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican artist Daniel Díaz was born with rhythm in his hands. It is his rhythm and his hands that have made him a one-of-a-kind artist—just like his musical invention known as El Tripandero. This ingenious creation, conceived by Daniel in 2010, combines the rhythm of the three hand drums (panderos) that produce the sound of traditional Puerto Rican plena into a single instrument.

Alongside René Pérez “Residente,” Daniel has performed on stages in over 57 countries, showcasing to the world both his creativity and the musical power of his Tripandero. This young percussionist, arranger, and composer has also collaborated with a wide range of musical stars, including Calle 13, Shakira, Ricky Martin, Carlos Vives, Ricardo Montaner, Mon Laferte, Bad Bunny, Giovanni Hidalgo, Diego El Cigala, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Ismael Miranda... and has performed on global platforms such as the 2017 Latin Grammys, hundreds of festivals around the world—including Austin City Limits—and Cirque du Soleil by Lionel Messi.


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Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4048 West Armitage Avenue, Chicago, United States

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