Founded in 2012 Frontera Bugalú was created to pay homage to the hybrid form of music that could only have been created along the long border that stretches from Brownsville to El Paso.
With its unique accordion-based music, Frontera Bugalú embodies the new sound of the border, one that embraces both vibrant sides of the Rio Grande and beyond.
Welcome to the world of Alma, a Latin music four-piece band based in Santa Fe, New Mexico! Founded by guitarist Tito Rios in March of 2022, this dynamic band has been performing regularly in the Santa Fe area and has quickly gained a reputation for its elegant and upbeat music. With a sound that draws from a variety of influences including South American music, this band's unique blend of cumbias, boleros, and bachatas is sure to get your feet moving.
The band's instrumentation includes vocals, bongos, maracas, cowbell, guiro, and more, by Nidia Galindo and Rafael Herrera, bass by Justin Bransford, and guitar by Tito Rios, resulting in a rich and full sound that will transport you to the heart of Latin America. Whether you're looking for a lively dance party or a laid-back evening of listening, this band has something for everyone. So come join us as we celebrate the rich and vibrant culture of Latin music in the beautiful city of Santa Fe!