Bululú: Sabor Tropical Latino
Bululú (noun. Venezuelan “alboroto”, a gathering of people with excitement, fuzz).
A dynamic Latin music band known for their original repertoire that delves into the rich influences of Venezuela and the Caribbean. Their performances encompass an exciting mix of styles, ranging from calypso and salsa to cumbia, son, boogaloo, bachata, and more. Bululú stands out through its diverse identity, inclusive LGBTQ+ community, and a majority of female band members. Led by Venezuelan-born percussionist Lali Mejia, the band delivers a fun and vibrant show with their top tier San Francisco Bay Area ensemble.
Press Photos
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Photo credit: Francisco Puentes (@puentesfran). Right-click to download.
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Photo credit: Francisco Puentes (@puentesfran). Right-click to download.
Videos
Cumbia del Laundromat. Our latest tropico-psychedelic cumbia!
El Big Bang Bululú. A tribute to our beloved city of San Francisco, CA.
Planeta Budare. An original reggeaton about the Venezuelan “arepa”.
Rema Corazon. A parranda-tambor filmed in Central Coast of Venezuela.
At the heart of Bululú's creative expression lies a profound appreciation for the diverse rhythms that pulse through Latin America and the Caribbean. They are experts at weaving together a mesmerizing tapestry of musical traditions. Bululú’s sonic creations serve as a unifying bridge, seamlessly connecting individuals across continents and generations, celebrating the past while envisioning possibilities and tendencies into the future.
Discography
Camurí (2022)
El Big Bang Bululú (2024)
Singles (Latest Releases)
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• Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, San Francisco, CA
• Carnaval San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
• SFMOMA, San Francisco, CA
• Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, San Jose, CA
• Mendocino Jazz Festival, Mendocino, CA
• Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA
• OMCA, Oakland, CA
• Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA
• Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival, Santa Clara, CA
• Sonoma Valley Jazz Society, Sonoma, CA
• WorldOne Music Festival, El Cerrito, CA
• Berkeley Repertoire Theatre, Berkeley, CA
• Pt. Richmond Music Festival, Richmond, CA
• Bay Area Latin Jazz Festival, Castro Valley, CA
• Nuestros Colores Music Festival, Alameda, CA
• The Women’s Building, San Francisco, CA
• The Latina Center, Richmond, CA
• Peninsula Jewish Community Center, Foster City, CA
• East Bay Center for the Performing Arts, Richmond, CA
• La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA
• Acción Latina, San Francisco, CA
• San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco, CA
• Rhythmix Cultural Works, Alameda, CA
• Centro Cultural BrasArte, Berkeley, CA
• Gloria Ferrer Caves and Vineyards, Sonoma, CA
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