Some 5,000 people flocked to Discovery Meadow in downtown San Jose to listen to Latin house music and support local artists and businesses.
Malone preforms at Taraka San Jose at Discovery Meadow Park in San Jose, Calif., on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Taraka San Jose is being promoted as San Jose’s first Latin house music festival.What was described as the first music festival of its kind in the South Bay had thousands of people jumping and swaying to Latin-infused house beats Saturday in San Jose’s Discovery Meadow park.
“San Jose Foos have played a major role in promoting culture and activation of all sides of San Jose, but most importantly downtown San Jose,” Ortiz said. “Their events really breathe life into the city’s open spaces, so we want to make sure that we’re here to support them and their ongoing support of our city.”
One of the first people to show up to Bad Apple Records’ performance was Melissa Yap, 33, of Stockton, aunt of Rylan Ladion, a DJ and CEO of Bad Apple Records. Ethan Sandoval, who mostly helps with the group’s creative direction, said this performance was “like a full-circle moment,” harkening back to their days playing at San Jose State.
Other performers of the day were Lee Foss, Malone, and Noya. Gordo, a DJ nationally known for his house music and, headlined the event, and even played a new, unreleased song for the crowd. “A lot of the events that are held in San Jose are currently indoors, so this is a game changer,” Franco said. “It’s outside, it’s a nice sunny day, so people are willing to come out and have fun and spend money, which also helps the community.”Gaby Arreola, 31, of Santa Clara, described herself as an avid raver who likes to go all out. She was wearing a sheer white skirt, a sparkly white bustier top, and an iridescent blue crown that glowed in the dark.
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