Bombón began in Houston in 2010 as a dance party founded by Gracie Chávez and Alex Nava, also known as DJ Navó. Growing into a DJ collective and music group, it brought cumbia, tropical bass, other Latin dance traditions, and Houston rap into a shared repertoire, including the hybrid sound the collective calls screwmbia. Early gatherings at AvantGarden and Fox Hollow emphasized participation, with DJs, percussionists, and hosts close to the dance floor. The launch of Bombón Music in 2018 extended this local practice into an independent label and a network of international collaborations.
One appearance documented on a Free Press Houston bill. Records are kept to the lineup sources the archive holds; nothing beyond them is stated.
“Friday you could start off at MKT Bar for a DJ set from Bombon ’s Gracie Chavez.”
