La Combi will get you moving to everything from classic salsa, perico ripiao and psychedelic cumbia!
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Rey Cruz is a talented young Honduran who has paved his way in the music industry from an early age. He began his career by actively participating in various musical activities within the Latin community, establishing his reputation as a rising leader in the urban music scene.
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DJ Chamo grew up in Venezuela with a passion for music and a desire to become a DJ. Chamo began deejaying when he moved to Madison in the 90s and has deejayed many clubs since then. Chamo is known for mixing Latin, House, Hip-hop, and club music.
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Tomy Tepepa, originally from Laredo, TX was raised and still currently lives in Madison, WI. Her art offers fresh new takes on traditional and iconic Latino/Mexican imagery.
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Muskuy C&E is a small business owned by an Indigenous woman from north of Ecuador who creates unique handmade designs to honor and continue the legacy of her parents.
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Mayra Tepepa was born and lives in Madison, Wisconsin. Her art consists of wire wrapped semi-precious gemstone jewelry. She likes to say that each piece she makes is unique and she hardly ever repeats the same design.
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Angelica’s work celebrates the beauty, resilience, and cultural pride found within Latino and migrant communities, echoing the tradition of magical realism that has long been a cornerstone of Latin American literature and art.
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Kimberly is a Mexican American LGBT artist based in Madison, Wisconsin, working across several mediums including acrylic painting, printmaking, digital design, and illustration. Her artwork explores themes of femininity, dreams, and cultural identity.
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Rey Cruz added to Latin Night, DJ Dee Franko added to R&B + Spoken Word Night and DJ G Money added to For The Culture Night!
Latin Night hosted by Megan Diaz-Ricks featuring La Combi, Rey Cruz and DJ Chamo.
DJ Night hosted by Cooper Talbot featuring DJ Andre, DJ Ree Maniac, DJ Lyriks and DJ Shauty.
R&B + Spoken Word Night hosted by Cupcake featuring Cookie & Co., Isaiah Oby, Keena Stay Flyy Atkinson, Deep Thought The Lyricist, Lature and DJ Dee Franko.
For The Culture Night hosted by The Laugh Master featuring Chairman Allen, Bliz Gee, G Stylez, JEXIZIS, Mane, Lil Nija and DJ G Money.
DJ Night #2 hosted by Mark “ShaH” Evans featuring TreatYoSelf, DJ PAIN 1 and special guests!
By donating today, you’re not just supporting a single event—you’re strengthening the foundation of a more inclusive arts and culture experience in Madison.
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