Tambuco Percussion Ensemble

With over 31 years of an international concert trajectory and a distinguished body of original repertoire, Tambuco Percussion Ensemble has earned global acclaim, firmly establishing itself as one of the premier percussion quartets of our time. Audiences around the world have been captivated by Tambuco's artistry, as they present programs that explore the vast and dynamic world of percussion music.

As four-time GRAMMY nominees—including nominations for Best Classical Album and Best Chamber Ensemble—Tambuco is celebrated both as a Mexican National Treasure and as one of the most innovative chamber ensembles worldwide. The quartet’s members are known for their refusal to be confined by a single style, consistently pursuing perfection and delivering unique, virtuosic performances. Among their many distinctions, Tambuco has received the prestigious Japan Foundation Award for the Arts and Culture, Japan’s highest honor bestowed upon an artist.

The ensemble has performed across five continents, with standout appearances at esteemed venues such as Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, and Walt Disney Concert Hall in the United States; Ino Hall, Toppan Hall, and Tsuda Hall in Tokyo; the Barbican Centre in London; and at the Festival de Radio France in Paris and Montpellier. Their tours have also included performances in Germany (Berliner Festspiele), Australia (Queensland and Canberra Music Festivals), as well as concerts across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.

To date, Tambuco has recorded 12 albums and has garnered numerous acknowledgements, including four GRAMMY nominations and two Record Jeijetsu nominations in Japan. They also performed and recorded music for the James Bond film Spectre. Upcoming engagements include performances at Carnegie Hall, the Tanglewood Festival, South American tours, The Library of Congress, as well as educational projects aimed at fostering the next generation of composers and performers.