VIVA PERU! | SATURDAY 28 JULY | CELEBRATING PERU'S CULTURE IN LONDON

Latinos in London & Friends presents VIVA PERU! This 28 July / 2012 . Peru as a fiercely proud and independent nation that is famous for its love of fiestas, festivals and the carnival, it comes as little surprise that one of the biggest events in the calendar to this year will be celebrate Peru’s independence day in London to keep traditions and the rise of Peruvian culture in our hearts.

CONCERT | @MariaCamahort Quintet : 28 June @TheForgeCamden | Traditional Spanish Music |

Spanish traditional music has always been an important source of inspiration for classical composers. Especially since the end of 19th century, Spanish composers such as Falla, Mompou, or Granados have been influenced by the stories and flavour of Spanish traditional music, being the guitar one of the main sources of inspiration.

De Casas : 28 March, London

Steve Homes is one of the best and most original flamenco guitarists to come from outside Spain. He performs solo, with accompaniment (deCasas) and with the group Sumaya, a stunning line up of guitar, song and dance.

Entre dos Tierras Latin Rock party! : 28 January

 

 Entre Dos Tierras is back!!

Film & Flamenco : 28 January, London

Flamenco Fix radio presents a heart-thumping, passion-stomping night of Film & Live Flamenco. The incredible talents of Manuel de la Malena, Layil Barr, Thiago Vásquez, Mayte Beltrán & Maria Keck combine to make a truly star studded spectacle. A lively night of funky Sevillanas, Bulerias & Tangos will follow promising to get you on your feet.

Wara @ Viva la Revolucion : 28th October, London

This Friday at Ronnie Scott's Bar: 10pm, 11.30pm & 1am

MUSIC & TALK l 41st Anniversary of Allende's victory : 28th October, London

 

This 28 October of 2011 will be celebrate the 41st anniversary of the inauguration of a Socialist elected by popular vote: Dr. Salvador Allende Gossens by some of the most recognized artists and speakers from latin america based in London at the Bolivar Hall.

London Guitar Festival in the fall : 26th - 29th October

Featuring flamenco legend Juan Martín, latin jazz from Stefan Grasse Trio & Spain's hottest new talents London Guitar Festival in the Fall in the vibrant new setting of Kings Place in the heart of London, presents the complete range of guitar styles, including rock, blues, classical, flamenco, jazz, acoustic and fingerstyle.

Osvaldo Chacon & The Cuban Allstars : October 21st & 28th, London

We are delighted to introduce Floridita Live, bringing the best in Funk, Soul, Latin and Jazz to the Soho stage. Floridita stands on the original site of the Marquee Club, where many famous names cut their teeth on the way to global music fame including The Rolling Stones, U2, The Who and Led Zeppelin to name a few.

Bailando Casino : 28th September, London

 

Salseros welcome. This the new Exciting night for you . Every Wednesday with the best Cuban salsa music. and a little bit of everything. "where the spirit of casino wheel is been truthfully rescue"

Santiago Quartet & Ahmed Dickinson : 28th September, London

 

Please join us for this exciting event - the launch of our debut album, Latin Perspective, with acclaimed Cuban guitarist Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas.

Santiago String Quartet & Ahmed Cardenas - Album Launch 28 September - London

The Santiago String Quartet was formed in 2008. Its primary work is the promotion of Latin music in the U.K. and abroad. Suzanne Evans and Jonathan Hennessey-Brown were founder members of “Cuarteto Genesis” (Genesis Quartet) in Yucatan, Mexico. It was with this group and living and working in Latin America that their passion for serious contemporary Latin music was born. Cuarteto Genesis discovered repertoire which is rarely or never performed in the United Kingdom.

Andean Beats : 27 -28 August, London

Andean Beats will be at el Rincon Quiteno live this Saturday & Sunday 27-28 August. This band bring the best tunes from the Andes in a nice journey of each latin american country mixing folk, salsa, pop, cumbia, fusion and positive energy. Don't miss the best andean beats with Kanti Kena, Jeanette Rojas (Lokandes) Feat. Tora"El Diablo" Koike and guest musicians. Join us and bring your instrument if you want jamming!.

Latinos @ South West Four : 27 - 28 August

London's outdoor dance event South West Four returns to Clapham Common, for two days as a Weekender on the Bank Holiday Weekend of Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August for its eighth year. Between the confirmed guest is Hernan Cattaneo a famous DJ from Buenos Aires and more artist to be revealed soon.

Red Hot Carnival Weekend : 25-28 August, London

 

This 25th - 28th August the long weekend starts with the Red Hot carnival at Havana Fulham. Don't miss live music with Guerreros de la Musica, Guerreiros do Samba, Dj's, Bachata, salsa and much more..

Latinos @ Reading Festival 2011 : 26 -28 August

Latinos @ Reading Festival 2011 will be represented this year by Cuba Cuba, Mariachi el bronx plus others. The dates for the 87,000 capacity Reading Festival are confirmed as on the bank holiday weekend, from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th August 2011 at Little Johns Farm, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire.Rock, alternative, indie, punk, metal, with big names, breaking acts, and exclusive performances Reading Festival has it all.

Bachatera : 28th August, London

Passionate about delivering their Latin music to the London scene, Bachatera is a Latin Band formed of Colombian musicians playing mainly Bachata and the best of Cumbia, Merengue, Tropical and Latin dance music. Bachatera will this 26th August at Zumbale latin club located in north London.

Latinos @ Notting Hill Carnival : 28 - 29 August, London

 

Latin Rave Street Jam @ Located bang in the middle on the corner of Portobello Road and Golborne Road, Latin Rave Street Jam has the acclaim of being the only purely latino flavoured soundsystem. So dust down your Ricky Martin hips, grab a chica and get your dancing shoes!

Latinos @ Womad Festival : 29 - 31 Julio, Charlton Park - Wiltshire

WOMAD festival Brings together many forms of music, arts and dance from countries and cultures around the world on seven separate stage and workshop areas. WOMAD stands for World of Music, Arts and Dance, the festival returns for its third year to the picturesque site at Charlton Park, near Malmesbury in Wiltshire. Latin american and iberian artists will be part of this great festival as well , so... check the line up, buy your tickets and support this great music show this29-31 July!

Carlos Acosta Premieres Plus @ London Coliseum : 27-30 July / 2011

Image By Johan Persson

Now significantly enhanced and reworked from the sell-out Premieres staging in 2010, Premieres Plus features new works and collaborations with major UK and international dance stars and musicians, celebrating Carlos’s astonishing dance vision.