Los Cumpleaños are a Brooklyn-based cumbia outfit that fuse traditional tropical rhythms with a wild, experimental edge. Built around percussion, horns, and synth textures, the band creates a loose, high-energy sound that’s as danceable as it is unpredictable. Known for their theatrical live shows—complete with surreal “birthday party” rituals, costumes, and carnival imagery—the group leans into a playful, almost psychedelic take on cumbia, turning each performance into something closer to a communal celebration than a standard concert. 

The Gaslight Tinkers are a genre-bending roots band from Brattleboro, Vermont, blending traditional New England fiddle tunes with a vibrant mix of African, Caribbean, funk, reggae, and Latin rhythms. Formed in 2012, the group has built a reputation for high-energy, dance-driven performances that feel both deeply rooted and globally inspired. With rich melodies, driving grooves, and an infectious, communal spirit, their sound turns old-time music into something joyfully modern—equally at home at folk festivals, dance halls, and world music stages.