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Tamboré is a Vancouver-based Latin fusion band bringing together the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean, the tropical sounds of Latin America, and the unmistakable groove of Funk. Inspired by the musical movement that emerged from Venezuela in the 1970s, Tamboré blends salsa, cumbia, tropical rhythms, funk, and Latin grooves into a fresh and energetic sound. […]

Paula Pazos is a Vancouver-based singer and songwriter from Buenos Aires, Argentina. With over 10 years of experience, she blends music, storytelling, and technology to create immersive experiences exploring topics such as friendship, relationships, and imposter syndrome. A member of the Latin Recording Academy, Paula has presented her work in Buenos Aires, Madrid, Barcelona, and […]

An interactive, hands-on workshop where members of the community can gather in the creation of their very own cyanotype pieces. The workshop will fully guide each participant through the process of building their piece, while also allowing them to make their own artistic choices and reflect their personal identity.  Led by Ximena Baeza, Marcela Echevarría, […]

Bassist, composer and producer from Brazil, Linaldo Sans has been in the music scene for over twenty years, and since 2019 is based in Vancouver. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music with specialization in electric bass guitar, and also arrangement and composition extension courses. In Brazil, he had an opportunity to study and […]

Salseo is a queer Latinx-led collective born in February 2024 due to the absence of queer-centered spaces in Vancouver to learn and practice Afro-Latinx social dancing. Inspired by the salsa and cumbia communities in Mexico, and the open-to-all spirit of cumbia street dancing, Salseo was created. They aim to build connection and joy through Afro-Latinx […]

Wed, Sep 16 7:30pm - 8:30pm Language carries memory, humour, family, migration and countless ways of understanding the world. At VLAFF, we believe that having access to the languages of our communities and ancestors allows us to remain connected to culture, and to one another. Join us for ¡Así Cantan!, a free Multilingual Open Mic […]

Join us for Indigenous Storytelling Night and the premiere of The Nook (El Rinconcito), a special new gathering space at the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival. The Nook invites festival audiences to deepen their engagement with Indigenous artists, creative work and calls to action beyond the land acknowledgement. Through a combination of physical and digital […]

Brendocha is a Peruvian-born DJ/event organizer, based in Vancouver. They are a co-founder of Club Bebé, a Queer Latinx collective curating events that highlight queer Latinx talent in Vancouver's night life. Brendocha brings fast-paced and energetic sets that traverse through Latin bass, baile funk, merengue, techno- captivating audiences with her cutting- edge style. She has […]

Colectivo SUR is an emerging six-member musical collective that reinterprets Latin American folklore and complements it with original music responding to the diverse cultural identities of its Members. Drawing from styles ranging from cumbia to Andean music, the group creates a contemporary sound through the use of traditional instruments such as the Venezuelan cuatro, charango, […]

Los Grandes is a Regional Mexican music group composed of Mexican musicians with a deep passion for music and for keeping their roots alive. The group features drums, accordion, bass, and guitar, creating a sound full of power, emotion, and Mexican flavor. Their repertoire aims to connect with audiences through music that represents their culture, […]