Created in 1993 by Masa Ogawa in the city of Nara, the Yamato drummers have been touring the world every year since its opening. With the use of the traditional Japanese Waikado drum, the group put on a sensational performance that is gripping from start to finish. This is an authentic Japanese cultural experience, giving audiences a taste of the rich, powerful sound of the nation's music. The drummers perform to a variety of audiences and in a range of concert venues, as well as in smaller venues and school workshops.

Comprised of an ensemble of students from the Windy City's immigrant barrios, Mariachi Herencia de Mexico is an exciting new mariachi outfit that formed in 2016. In the few short years of their existence, they released their first record Nuestra Herencia, which debuted at number two on the US Latino Albums Chart, opened for the likes of Lila Downs and Los Lobos, toured internationally and garnered a Latin Grammy nomination. Don't miss them when they hit the North American road on tour.