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performances

Photo by Max Fox

Grupo Rompe Cajón has played in numerous venues in the DC Metro Area. We tailor our performances based on your needs. For example:

  • Short performances of 10-15 minutes to showcase a few different Afro-Peruvian genres.

  • Educational presentations, from 20 to 45 minutes, combining performances with detailed descriptions of the music's historical and cultural context, explanation of the instruments, and more details. 

  • Full length concerts, covering the full spectrum of Afro-Peruvian genres, mixed with popular Latino songs played with Afro-Peruvian rhythms.

SELECT Performances

11/2022

Wheaton Family Theater Series

Series bringing public performing arts series for kids and families.

Location: Wheaton, MD

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9/2022

Fiesta DC

Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in the nation's capital, with thousands of participants.

Location: Washington, D.C.
 

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9/2019

Takoma Park Folk Festival

Annual folk festival in Takoma Park, MD. We were a featured performer on the Grassy Nook Stage, along with some other amazing local and regional performers.

Location: Takoma Park, MD

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1/2/2022

Dia de los Reyes - 3 Kings Day

Annual celebration at the historic Hispanic theater, Teatro Gala, to celebrate Three Kings Day.

Location: Gala Theater, DC
 

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6/1/2019

Washington Folk Festival

The biggest folk festival in the DC area, featuring national, regional, and local acts.

Location: Glen Echo, MD

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4/7/2019

Fundraiser for Takoma Radio 94.3 FM

Benefit concert to support local radio station Takoma Radio WOWD 94.3 FM. This radio station is one of the things that makes living in this area special, a real community feel. They've been a big supporter of Rompe Cajon.

Location: Rhizome DC, 6950 Maple St. NW, Takoma Park MD

Time: 2 pm

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4/5/2019

Pre-K Performance and Educational Presentation

Annual performance at a local preschool to share with the pre-K class the music and culture of Afro-Peru.

Location: Silver Spring Day School

Silver Spring, MD

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11/30/2018

Mystical Poets Presents: Music and Lyrics

Producer Isaac "I-Dog" Asare and co-host Gil Ingles have assembled a diverse mix of energetic performers for a one-night-only event. Grupo Rompe Cajon will perform alongside local rappers, poets, and musicians from around the world. More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/285671185376309/

Location: Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium

7500 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

Time: 7:30-9 pm

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4/20/2018

Silver Spring Day School

The group performed for the pre-K class at Silver Spring Day School, sharing the history and cultural context of the music as well as wowing the kids with several songs.

Silver Spring, MD

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