Behind the Scenes with The Funky Latina

Elyssa Bustamante is ensuring Downtown Phoenix stays fun, fresh, and funky. Bustamante, mainly known as “The Funky Latina,” is an event producer, host, and DJ based in Phoenix. In 2022, Bustamante founded The Funky Latina Music Festival, an annual event highlighting Latinx indie artists, making it Arizona’s premier Latinx indie music festival. No stranger to the spotlight, Bustamante began her career as a music blogger and has hosted various events, including the pop-up concert series “Joy to the Polls,” the Latina-owned “Mujeres Mercado,” and many other live performances throughout Arizona. T