ABOUT Daniel Márquez López

Tatita Márquez–musician, researcher and Marca Pais cultural ambassador–is leader of the Tatita Márquez Group, which fuses musical avant-garde and technology. With training in Uruguay, Sao Paulo and New York, he has represented his country in international events. His thirty publications on candombe and ten albums explore genres such as candombe jazz and electronic. Tatita is the creator of ROBOTIC DRUMS, a revolutionary project that combines traditional percussion with programmed robots, fusing the human and technological. This innovative show, presented around the world, integrates music and robotics, creating a unique visual and auditory experience. Winner of scholarships and awards, Tatita Márquez stands out for his musical versatility, from jazz to hip-hop and candombe. His recent ANII Innovative Entrepreneurs award 2024-26 reflects his leadership at the intersection between music and innovation in Uruguay.

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