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A high-energy latin jazz artist.
La Tribu (The Tribe) an explosive 8-piece band straight out of Havana, tours, records and throws down with their brother Cimafunk. Together, Cimafunk & La Tribu have electrified audiences around the world, lighting up some of the planet’s biggest festivals, legendary venues, and high-profile award stages. Their live show is a full-blown celebration and out-of-body experience that smashes through genres, languages, and generations—bringing the funk to jazz festivals, jam band throwdowns, Latin music blowouts, and everything in between. The result: a dance-floor-leveling spectacle that helped make Cimafunk the most in-demand Latin act at U.S. music festivals in 2024 and 2025. La Tribu is powered by the funky, hard-hitting crew: Dr. Zapa (musical director/drums), Hilaria Cacao (trombone/vocals), Katy Cacao (saxophone/vocals), Machete (percussion/vocals), Big Happy (minor percussion/vocals), Wao (piano), El Ra (bass), and El Friki (guitar). Recent highlights include Bonnaroo, Coachella—where they made history as the first Cuban-born act ever on the lineup—Montreal Jazz, Newport Jazz, New Orleans Jazz, and Japan’s Summer Sonic. Cimafunk & La Tribu have also brought the heat to NPR’s Tiny Desk, Austin City Limits, the Hispanic Heritage Awards, the Kennedy Center Honors and the Grammy Awards.
La Tribu plays an explosive blend of Latin jazz, funk, and salsa, infused with Afro-Cuban rhythms.
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La Tribu's current members include Dr. Zapa (musical director/drums), Hilaria Cacao (trombone/vocals), Katy Cacao (saxophone/vocals), Machete (percussion/vocals), Big Happy (minor percussion/vocals), Wao (piano), El Ra (bass), and El Friki (guitar).
La Tribu is an 8-piece band straight out of Havana, Cuba.