Arts & Entertainment
Los Tucanes de Tijuana To Bring a Cross-Border Feel to Del Mar
The Del Mar Concert Series during the races includes performances Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Steel Pulse and Weezer.
Written By Kyle Lundberg
The prolific band will bring a Latin flavor to the racetrack when they perform on Sunday, July 28.
Los Tucanes formed in 1987 in Tijuana (hence the name) and has since helped to popularize Norteno music. The Norteno genre is distinguished by its use of the button accordion and the bajo sexton (a stringed instrument with 12 strings), a steady rhythm and a more country music sound.
The prolific band will bring a Latin flavor to the racetrack when they perform on Sunday, July 28.
Los Tucanes formed in 1987 in Tijuana (hence the name) and has since helped to popularize Norteno music. The Norteno genre is distinguished by its use of the button accordion and the bajo sexton (a stringed instrument with 12 strings), a steady rhythm and a more country music sound.
Los Tucanes has released a staggering amount of music over their 25+ year career, which should provide ample material for their free show with racetrack admission.
- Where: Del Mar Fairgrounds at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd Del Mar, CA 92014.
- When: Sunday, July 28 (after the last race).
- Price: Free with racetrack admission or if you arrive AFTER the last race, tickets are $20.
- Parking: Concert Parking is $20. Racetrack parking before the final race is run is $10.
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