Secret Planet Presents Bongo District at Reveler Experiences

A superb Latin ensemble from Washington DC performs a unique combination of rhythms and sounds that create an immersive party blurring the boundary lines between genres.

From the melting pot of cultures that blend in the Washington D.C. area, emerges a fusion of musical genres that is shaking dance floors and captivating music-lovers attention; they are known as the Bongo District. Their mix of reggae, funk, and ska spiced up with a latin flavor has earned them local recognition becoming on of D.C.’s most hard working sought after bands.

“El Distrito”, as they like to call their shows, is a judgement-free zone where they encourage audiences to express themselves while enjoying music in communion. Bongo District released their first original EP, Motelito Flores, which promises to evolve around the all-inclusive welcoming message they transmit at every one of their performances: “Dear fellow music fans, thank you for joining and enjoying this experience with us, you are now part of the District...”

Secret Planet Richmond is a DIY music production team that works to bring cutting-edge international roots-based artists to Richmond year round, not just at the Richmond Folk Festival.

You may also like the following events from Electric Cowbell Productions:

• Next Monday, 22nd September, 07:00 pm, Maestra Nidia Góngora from the Colombian Pacific Coast at Hill Center in Washington
• Next month, 4th October, 03:00 pm, Yeison Landero and La Marvela with Leon City Sounds in Mt Pleasant at Lamont Plaza Matinee Show in Washington
• Next month, 5th October, 06:00 pm, Secret Planet Presents Dogo du Togo & the Alagaa Beat Band with Uasuf Gueye at Current Space in Baltimore

Also check out other Festivals in Richmond.