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Latin-pop artist Lincka gives 'best show yet' at 2017 Norman Music Festival

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Lincka Elizondo performs with her band, Lincka, on the main stage, April 29. This group also had background dancers.

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Dancers in Mexican-inspired skirts, a saxophonist and a visual screen helped add depth to Lincka's performance at the 2017 Norman Music Festival. She took the stage after a rain delay at 3 p.m. April 29 and got the crowd dancing despite the unpredictable weather.

Lincka is named after Lincka Elizondo, the lead singer, but the band also includes Salvador Chavez, lead guitarist, and Dan Ashford, producer and guitarist.

The four ballet-trained dancers performing on the stage with Lincka were given the freedom to put their own take on Mexican folkloric dance, said Dario Elizondo, Lincka Elizondo's brother. 

"I thought they added a very important color element to the visual," Dario Elizondo said.

The saxophonist was classically trained and also had the chance to improv, he said.

"It's impressive that they can weave that kind of talent in and out of their show — it just shows the versatility of it," Dario Elizondo said.

Lincka herself danced about the stage. She embraced the rain and ended up soaked, but she was smiling by the end of the performance. 

The performance attracted a small yet lively group that grew by the end of the show. Some came and went, but those that stayed usually found themselves getting into the music and dancing with friends and strangers alike.

Concert-goer Isabella Babb has seen Lincka perform several times before and was one of the audience members that danced the most.

"I've seen Lincka three or four times before, but this is definitely one of their best shows. Even though the weather's crappy, they've put on an amazing show," Babb said.

Another prominent dancer that could've been easily spotted enjoying themselves was long time friend of Lincka and her bandmates, Crosby Tobias. 

"I thought it was very, very fun, they brought good energy and new elements. It was amazing, honestly," Tobias said. "One of their best performances, in my opinion."

Always grinning, Tobias and his friends were thrilled to be there, rain or not.

"The rain wasn't as big as an issue as I thought, but it turns out that it doesn't stop the fun that you could have," Tobias said. "Rain or shine, you have to go hard."

Lincka Elizondo recently found out that NPR featured her on its website, a goal she set out on achieving this year, she said.