TKA Concert History

TKA is a Latin Freestyle/Dance-pop trio prominent in the 1980s and early 1990s, mainly in Freestyle hotbeds such as New York City and Miami, Florida. Its members were Tony Ortiz, Louis "Kayel" Sharpe, and Angel "Love" Vasquez, and the initials TKA represent their collective initials. All of TKA's members are of Puerto Rican descent. Many Freestyle fans consider them "the Kings of Freestyle", although Kayel resents this label, saying that "There are no 'kings' in Freestyle."...

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TKA Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 8)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 22, 2017
TKA / Brenda K. Starr / Judy Torres / Cynthia / Soave
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Pine Belt Arena Toms River, New Jersey, United States
Jul 15, 2017
Stevie B / Lisa Lisa / Taylor Dayne / Expose / TKA / Trinere / Brenda K. Starr / Sweet Sensation / Johnny O / Cynthia / Timmy T
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SAP Center at San Jose San Jose, California, United States
Jul 01, 2017
TKA / Judy Torres / George Lamond / Rob Base / Corina / Co.ro. / Safire / Freedom Williams / Rockell / Soave / The Nice / Nayobe / Nocera
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Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater Farmingville, New York, United States
May 13, 2017
TKA / Co.ro. / Rob Base / Safire / Corina / Sweet Sensation / Nayobe / Fascination / Soave / Pretty Poison / Rockell The Wellmont Theater Montclair, New Jersey, United States
May 06, 2017
Cinco De Mayo Freestyle Explosion
"Cinco De Mayo Freestyle Explosion" / Stevie B / Lisa Lisa / Cynthia / Johnny O / TKA / Pretty Poison / Trinere / Company B / Suzi Carr / Will To Power
Mechanics Bank Theater Bakersfield, California, United States
Show Duplicate for May 06, 2017
May 05, 2017
Freestyle Explosion
"Freestyle Explosion" / Stevie B / Lisa Lisa / Cynthia / Johnny O / Company B / Pretty Poison / TKA / Suzi Carr / Trinere
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Rotary Amphitheater Fresno, California, United States
Apr 22, 2017
TKA / George Lamond / Cynthia / Rockell / Soave / Strafe

TKA / George LaMond / Cynthia at St. George Theatre

St. George Theatre New York, New York, United States
Apr 08, 2017
Freestyle Loves The 90's
"Freestyle Loves The 90's" / Stevie B / K7 / TKA / Freedom Williams / Noel / George Lamond / Tiffany / cover Girls / Rockell
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Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Apr 01, 2017
Louder Than Love
"Louder Than Love" / TKA / Judy Torres / Crystal Waters / Melle Mel / cover Girls / Coro / Soul Sonic Force / Safire / Cynthia / Johnny O / Lime / Soave / Pretty Poison
NYCB Theatre at Westbury Westbury, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 01, 2017
Feb 25, 2017
TKA / Soave / Trilogy Starland Ballroom Sayreville, New Jersey, United States
Feb 18, 2017
Johnny O / TKA Portage Theater Chicago, Illinois, United States
Feb 10, 2017
Stevie B / Lisa Lisa / Rakim / TKA / Information Society / Jungle Brothers / Black Sheep / George Lamond / Judy Torres / DJ Kool / Shannon / Co.ro. / Noel / Giggles / David Torres / Lisette Melendez / Marshall Jefferson Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
Dec 30, 2016
Rob Base / Noel / Trilogy / Rockell / Soave / TKA The Emporium Patchogue, New York, United States
Dec 17, 2016
"Power 96 Holiday Throwback" / Stevie B / TKA / Rob Base / George Lamond

Power 96 Holiday Throwback

James L. Knight Center Miami, Florida, United States
Nov 11, 2016
First Class / TKA Joe's Live Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Nov 04, 2016
Legends Of The Old School
"Legends Of The Old School" / Bell Biv Devoe / Debbie Gibson / Rob Base / J.J. Fad / 69 Boyz / TKA / Debbie Deb / DJ Magic Mike
Addition Financial Arena Orlando, Florida, United States
Oct 29, 2016
Monsters Of Freestyle Ball
TKA / Brenda K. Starr / Company B / Judy Torres / Corina / Strafe / The Sugarhill Gang / Noel / Fascination / Seduction / Freedom Williams / Nayobe / C-Bank
Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair Westbury, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 29, 2016
Oct 15, 2016
Lisa Lisa / TKA / Judy Torres / Co.ro. / Pretty Poison / Cynthia / Lisette Melendez The Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Sep 03, 2016
George Lamond / TKA / Judy Torres

Monsters Of Freestyle Ball

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The Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk New York, New York, United States
Aug 27, 2016
TKA / George Lamond / Corina / C+C Music Factory / Soave / Sweet Sensation / Lydia Lee Love / The Nice / Brenda K. Starr / Laissez Faire MJ Nesheiwat Convention Center Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

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Genres:

Pop
Dance
Alternative R&B
Latin Hip Hop
Miami Bass
Chicago House
Escape Room
Freestyle
Funk Melody
Australian Hip Hop
Latin Freestyle
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Latest Setlist (08/10/2024):

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  1. When Will I C U Again / Scars of Love
  2. Tears May Fall / You Are the One
  3. Don't Be Afraid / Give Your Love to Me
  4. Louder Than Love
  5. DJ Slice
  6. Move It Like This
  7. Come Baby Come
  8. Maria

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 11 concerts
2025 14 concerts
2024 24 concerts
2023 18 concerts
2022 19 concerts
2021 7 concerts
2020 5 concerts
2019 16 concerts
2018 20 concerts
2017 18 concerts
2016 14 concerts
2015 16 concerts
2014 10 concerts
2013 2 concerts
2012 3 concerts
2011 3 concerts
2010 6 concerts
2009 5 concerts
2008 6 concerts
2007 1 concert
2005 2 concerts
2004 1 concert
2002 1 concert
1991 1 concert
1990 2 concerts
1989 1 concert
1988 1 concert
1987 2 concerts
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