Win Tickets to See Buraka Som Sistema at the Mayan
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — Portuguese Buraka Som Sistema was a breakout hit in 2009, taking its kuduro sound to dance floors worldwide. This Thursday, November 12, the group makes a stop Downtown at the Mayan Theatre. Tickets are on-sale now, but we've got a few pairs for blogdowntown readers who want to see the show.
Kuduro is a beat-based Angolan genre, and Buraka Som Sistema takes the sound and combines it with styles from around the world.
Want to be there? We've got two pairs of tickets to give away. Just leave a comment letting us know why you should win, and be sure to include contact info via email or Facebook. Contest closes Wednesday at 6pm.















Miguel Guzman on November 10, 2009, at 04:26PM – #1
I just love music, and sound, anyway that it comes.. Haven't seen Buraka live, and I've been wanting too!
Lori on November 10, 2009, at 04:29PM – #2
I would LOVE to see this band!
I missed em at Coachella, have never seen them live before and think this is my chance!
Richard Ponce on November 10, 2009, at 04:30PM – #3
Buraka Som Sistema is seriously such a great band. Their sets at HARD and Coachella were so amazing and I really want to be at this show! I've been a fan of these guys for a while now so it'd be awesome to be there!
Love you guys! Keep up the great work!
spinalbeatz@gmail.com
Marjan on November 10, 2009, at 04:32PM – #4
I think I should win tickets because I never win anything and cause the chick from buraka som sistema is mad hot
adrian M. on November 10, 2009, at 04:33PM – #5
"BAILE FUNK" is why...
i was gonna buy a ticket until hidden service charges came out to the same price of a ticket.
Dee Nandez on November 10, 2009, at 04:39PM – #6
Buraka Som Sistema are amaZING! They always put on a great show... wouldnt mind seeing them again (hint hint) =D deenandez@ymail.com
Margarita on November 10, 2009, at 04:42PM – #7
escolha-me!
Missed them at Coachella and Hard :(
Laura on November 10, 2009, at 05:10PM – #8
I should win because A- I have nothing else to do thursday and i fucking love buraka B- I was laid off saturday, and can't buy the tickets and C- I turn 21 next week and i need to start celebrating as soon and as hard as possible. Which is hard to do when you're broke. Please?
Francisco Flores on November 10, 2009, at 06:25PM – #9
Ever since i first heard Buraka on Jason bentley's show on NPR i've love the band and would love to get ticket.
juan on November 10, 2009, at 06:49PM – #10
I want these concert tickets! Buraka Som Sistema goes hard! Their myspace videos gave me a brief intro to their awesome sounds and the kuduro phenomenon. I want to win these tickets so I can experience the music in person, continue saving money (already allocated play funds for Galaxy's conference final match this Friday), and learn how to dance by participating with the hyped crowd. I won a felony trial late last month...winning these tickets would nearly trump that (lol, my clients would disagree!)
NaNcY Aguilera on November 10, 2009, at 06:54PM – #11
"General" is one of my favorite Buraka Som Sistema songs! I love listening to Buraka in my car. I can’t imagine what it would be like listening to them live! I would greatly appreciate winning a pair of tickets because i love music, dance, and culture...Buraka is ALL three!
ThankS Nancy nancyaguilera1@msn.com
Daniel on November 10, 2009, at 07:49PM – #12
Pick me! Pick me!
I just moved downtown, and these tickets would help welcome me to the area! Plus, I'll ride my bike there - which helps to save our smoggy planet.
jesusvc on November 10, 2009, at 07:56PM – #13
Choose me because I have been waiting since they first said they were having an American tour!! and I got scammed when I bought fake tickets to see them at coachella! and I went all the way to indio!!
but if you dont its ok my time will come
Patti Hussein Ibanez on November 11, 2009, at 12:43AM – #14
I would share this amazing gift with my good friend Andy...and TRUST me when I say, these tix would not go to waste! We will be front row and center wearing glitter and glow in the dark jumpsuits while shakin' everything that our mamas gave us. Have two girls wanted anything more? I think not! PICK US!!! We feel "restless"! MUITO OBRIGADO
Luis on November 11, 2009, at 05:25AM – #15
the tickets are for a dear portuguese friend living and working in LA for a few years. please.
Dan.iLL on November 11, 2009, at 09:38AM – #16
I would love to see buraka!!!!!
Dan.iLL on November 11, 2009, at 09:38AM – #17
I would love to see buraka!!!!!
Frankie on November 11, 2009, at 10:43AM – #18
Buraka Som Sistema is amazing and i have yet to see them live. I have not gone to any Live concerts this year due to money constrains...(Bad Economy).please pick me ;-)
frankjobdone@gmail.com
Andy Valdez on November 11, 2009, at 11:04AM – #19
In response to Patti's comment above:
Oh no, these tickets will not go to waste on us. We'll bring it. For real.
Crossing my fingers and toes...
Thanks!
Jorge P on November 11, 2009, at 11:09AM – #20
I heart Buraka! i sing Kalemba and Aqui Para Voces at the top of my lungs in my broken "portuguese!" i have no idea what they're saying, and it doesnt matter!!
p.s. My first born will be named, little Jorge Wegue Wegue P.
Hazel H on November 11, 2009, at 12:05PM – #21
I should win because I will dance my ass off for them and will probably be the last person on the dancefloor just like I did @ the M.I.A. show when SOUTH RAKKAS CREW came out and everybody else deserted the space.
I should also win because when I tried to buy my tix see them @ "HARD" tix were sold out and I was heartbroken. I have been sharing their music with everyone who will pay attention to me. Can I pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeease win the tickets?
Angela Rinaldo on November 11, 2009, at 12:32PM – #22
First of all, your blog is the sh!t. It's the 1st thing I go to when I need to take my eyes off "work" for a few minuets. 2ndly, I was introduced to Buraka this year on Halloween at the HARD mansion party in Downtown LA. When I 1st arrived and walked into the venue, they were hyping up the crowd and involving us in a crazy stunt that they were recording for Youtube.com. Of course I participated and I was honored to be there. Since that night, I have been bumpin' them everyday, ever since. I am SUPER stoked that they are in town tomorrow night. I lost my job last month, and finally landed myself an even better gig, but have yet to receive my 1st paycheck, so free tickets would be so helpful and I would be so greatful. Ps- My bday is in a few days. This would be the cherry on top to a really shitty month turning around for me. Thank you for your time. Long live Buraka!!!!!!
Christine on November 11, 2009, at 03:24PM – #23
since they got us wildin harddd at hard, i tried to climb over those stupid black fences and a security chased me down and threw me back over! i have bruises to prove it!
vivian on November 11, 2009, at 04:04PM – #24
give me tickets and ill make it worth your while!!! if i die friday at least i could say i saw buruka the night before
Neva on November 11, 2009, at 06:11PM – #25
D'oh -- too late, all because I don't have a cell phone and have to follow twitter on my laptop. At night. Inbetween class assignments. Whilst the chihuahuas jump all over me for attention. Enjoy, whoever won!
Judy H on November 11, 2009, at 06:11PM – #26
Eu devo ganhar porque falo portugues y por isso posso apreciar mais de que outros a beleza da musica!!!!
Translation: I should win the two tix because I speak Portuguese and that's why I can more greatly appreciate the beauty of their music!
Also, I'm a BIG fan of your blog, live in downtown (so will have minimum carbon footprint on my walk to the Mayan), and will probably be the oldest woman there "dancando com Buraka Som Sistema." FAVOR, gostaria muito ganhar!! :>)
Eric Richardson (@blogdowntown) on November 11, 2009, at 06:19PM – #27
Thanks everyone for entering. I'm closing off comments now, and will be contacting the winners this evening. Good luck!