![]() ![]() ![]() In May 1996, Los Bukis gave performed its last concert before more than 100,000 fans in Guadalajara, Mexico, before launching a reunion tour last year. Their hits off their 16 studio albums include “Love Me,” “I Need You,” “Now You’re Leaving,” “Morenita,” and “I Need a Partner.” Los Bukis also received three American Grammy nominations and performed at historic venues such as the National Auditorium of Mexico, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and New York’s Madison Square Garden. They were honored with a Diamond Record, delivered for the first time in the history of the Mexican music industry. The 1987 hit “Your Jail” launched Los Bukis to dimensions never experienced before by a Mexican music group. In the 1980s, distinguished by innovative costumes and a unique emblem, Los Bukis went from being a youth band that opened concerts to becoming a growing Latin American music phenomenon. Los Bukis’ appearance stems from a collaboration between Mexican Fiesta, Milwaukee World Festival and FPC Live, Wisconsin’s largest concert promoter.įounded in 1976 by cousins Marco Antonio Solís and Joel Solís before disbanding in 1996, Los Bukis recorded 16 studio albums that produced numerous chart-topping and multi-platinum to diamond-certified songs that are among the most revered by fans across the Latin Music spectrum. “We believe this concert will be the largest performance for a Latin artist ever in the city of Milwaukee and we anticipate hosting fans from all over at this momentous event,” FPC Live President Charlie Goldstone said. shows, including a weekend at Soldier Field in Chicago where more than 80,000 tickets were sold over two nights. ![]() In 2021, they launched one of the biggest tours of the year, grossing nearly $50 million in just nine U.S. “Mexican Fiesta’s 50th anniversary is a great opportunity to honor our community’s strong tradition of hard work and commitment as well as its unique cultural heritage,” Mexican Fiesta Executive Director Teresa Mercado said.Īmid the pandemic, Los Bukis got back together for the first time in 25 years. 24, a day before the official opening of Mexican Fiesta. The concert will be held at American Family Insurance Amphitheater at 8 p.m. More information about the festival, including the rest of the entertainment lineup, will be announced at a later date.Los Bukis, led by five-time Latin Grammy Award winner Marco Antonio Solís, will make their only Midwest appearance this year in kicking off the 50 th anniversary of Mexican Fiesta. Those who purchase tickets for the concert will receive free admission to Mexican Fiesta’s opening day on Friday, Aug. Ticket sales for the Los Bukis show will begin Friday, March 17 at 10 a.m. For more information, or to fill out an application, visit the WHSF website. Nora Godoy-González, a Marquette University graduate, held the 2022 title. More information is available via phone at 41 or via email: are also open for Ms. The festival is now accepting applications for vendors and exhibitors for 2023. ![]() Since 1987, the foundation has raised more than $1.8 million in scholarships for Hispanic youth that aspire to higher education. In addition to a celebration of the art, culture and history of Mexico, the ticketed festival is the annual fundraiser for WHSF. The weekend-long event is one of the largest Mexican festivals in the Midwest, featuring artisan vendors, music, food and drink, dancing and more. 25 through 27 at Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Come August, the artist will be starting the second North American leg of the tour, with appearances in Arizona and California sandwiching the Milwaukee performance.įollowing the kick-off performance, Mexican Fiesta will take place Aug. In its heyday, the Michoacan-based group topped the Mexican charts for more than two decades with hits such as “Tu Cárcel” and “A Donde Vayas.” The members parted ways in 1996, but reunited in 2021 for a 25th anniversary tour.Īntonio Solís and his band recently embarked on a world tour. 24 at the American Family Insurance Amphitheater.įront man Marco Antonio Solís and his cousin Joel Solís founded Los Bukis in 1973. Organizers from FPC Live, Milwaukee World Festival and the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation (WHSF) on Monday announced the concert, set for Thursday, Aug. Photo by Jack Fennimore.Ī performance by legendary Mexican band Los Bukis will set the tone for this year’s Mexican Fiesta - the 50th installment of the cultural festival. ![]()
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