Odaiko Sonora

• Odaiko has brought the art of Taiko to Tucson since 2002. This traditional Japanese drumming ensemble has wowed crowds with their dynamic, interactive performances. They return to the Scott Avenue Stage to start the evening with a literal bang!

Key Ingredients of African Soul

This longtime Tucson favorite plays a diverse blend of African folk, Afro-pop, Afro-Cuban, and Afro-Caribbean music. Their high-energy live ensemble features players from Zimbabwe, Mexico, and the USA (along with a rotating cast of talented performers from around the globe)

Santa Pachita

This nine-piece Latin fusion ensemble blends salsa, cumbia, ska, and other genres into a sound that will lure even the most rhythm-averse to the dancefloor