Electronic Press Kit
Timbalona Percussion Collective
Band Bio
TIMBALONA Collective is a dynamic percussion ensemble rooted in the vibrant traditions of Afro-Caribbean and Latin American folklore.
Our primary goal is to captivate audiences with a rich musical journey, seamlessly blending rhythmic prowess, compelling storytelling, and captivating dance performances.
Key Venues
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Cultural Venues:
NotSoLatin
iMPeRFect Gallery
Open Kitchen Sculpture Garden -
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Nonprofits & Community Organizations:
Esperanza
Mann Music Room
World Cafe Live
Free Library of Philadelphia
Painted Bride Art Center
Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts -
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Festivals:
Fringe Arts
Philadelphia Latino Arts & Film Festival
Video Selects
World Cafe Live
Timbalona Collective was invited to perform at World Cafe Live, on behalf of the Malidelphia Performing Arts and Studios entity. “Malidelphia is a folkloric performance-art ensemble that serves to create a bridge between African immigrant and African-American communities through traditional and contemporary songs, dance, music, masquerade, and folklore.”
Timbalona showcased a fusion of Latin Jazz and folkloric music, inviting the crowd to participate through call and response and vibrant dancing.
Painted Bride Art Center
“Philadelphia is one of the best cities in the U.S. for percussion,” says Andrés Cisneros, Venezuelan-born percussionist and co-founder of Timbalona. Along with fellow drummer and co-founder Christian Noguera, Cisneros started the collective in a response to Philadelphia’s lack of young Latin drummers.
“I’m always surprised by [Philadelphia’s] enthusiasm for percussion. People have high respect for it. That’s my motivation.”
For them, Timbalona not only represents a chance make their percussive presence known in the city, it’s a way to build community. According to Andrés, that’s the best part. “I’m always surprised by [Philadelphia’s] enthusiasm for percussion,” he says. “People have high respect for it. That’s my motivation.”
Source: https://paintedbride.org/double-feature-mark-allen-jazz-quartet-timbalona/
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts
Through one of their first performances as a group, Timbalona performed at the legendary
Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts in 2013.
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