CONCERT | Paco de Lucia @LondonJazzFest : 16th November

Paco De Lucia, the grand master of flamenco, returns to London for the first time in two years. While he is best known as flamenco's greatest living exponent, Paco De Lucia's outlook is broad enough to have taken in, for instance, his enduring work with John McLaughlin, while the presence within his band of young Spanish and Cuban players reflects a recognition that even a traditional music requires the writing of new chapters.

LOUIE VEGA : SEPT. 29th @GROOVEODISSEY

Saturday 29th September, London's biggest Soulful House night "Groove Odyssey" celebrates its 3rd birthday, And to mark this momentous occasion we will be throwing a massive party at the unique venue "PROUD2" in London's world famous O2.

CONCERT | TiãoDuá : 19 SEPT. @Bedroom_Bar

Tiãoduá is a Brazilian music trio formed by three young prominent musicians from the music scene of Minas Gerais. Inspired by versatility and richness of Brazilian popular music, the repertoire gathers original compositions and personal arrangements to classic songs from brazilian 60s and 70s, presenting an exciting and dancing concert with much strength and swing.

CONCERT | SERGIO MENDES : 14th July, London

 

Sergio Mendes will bring the Brazilian Festa flavour to the UK this July!

This summer the Academy Award nominee will bring the vibrant sounds and sights of Brazil to London as his Brazilian Festa hits London's indigO2 on Saturday 14 July for a special one off show.

CONCERT | Chambao : 5th July @KokoLondon @Chambaooficial

 

One of the most exciting Spanish bands, Chambao, will be returning to London after selling out KOKO in 2008. Chambao return following a 2 year break with an extended European tour and a new album out on Sony Music. Chambao return to London to present an exclusive UK show as part of their 10th Anniversary tour.

CONCERT | Cypress Hill : 5th June, London

Cypress Hill, the first Cuban-American/Latino hip hop group to have platinum and multi-platinum albums, selling over 18 million albums worldwide. One of the most well-known groups in West Coast rap and was critically acclaimed for their first two groundbreaking albums.

CONCERT | Diego Torres : 30 May, London

 

Diego Torres is one of the most successful rock/pop singers in Latin America with a career spanning over 18 years, 8 award winning albums including MTV Latin America, Tu Musica Puerto Rico, Gardel in Argentina and Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations, Diego Torres makes his first ever UK show at one of London's favourite venues, Koko in Camden Town.

CONCERT | DIEGO TORRES : 30 May, London (Win tickets & meet)

 

Diego Torres is one of the most successful rock/pop singers in Latin America with a career spanning over 18 years, 8 award winning albums including MTV Latin America, Tu Musica Puerto Rico, Gardel in Argentina and Grammy and Latin Grammy nominations, Diego Torres makes his first ever UK show at one of London's favourite venues, Koko in Camden Town.

Direct from Mexico, Aster Paulen : 5 May, London

 

Part of REVENTOUR 2012 Aster Paulen is giving another gig tonight @ Mother Live in Shoreditch. Full of original songs and great tunes this mexican guys are rockin London with Latin rock twisted in a british style. Check this out! FREE ENTRY!

Laura Pausini : 22nd May

One of the most successful and celebrated Italian singer-songwriters worldwide, Laura Pausini, the 'Queen of Italian Pop' also very well know in latin america singing her spanish hits and latin grammy winner concludes her extensive European tour with a spectacular night at the Hall. Tickets available now.

Ska Cubano @ International Ska Festival : 3 - 6 May, London

Our favorite band Ska cubano will be at The London international Ska festival 2012  this 5th May, part of the 4 days  of this great event coming up from 3 - 6 May. Also From Spain will be The Granadians on 4th May. Don't miss!!

27th April : Amaral + Sala and The Strange Sounds + DJs

Amaral has been confirmed as part of La Linea 2012. The concert will be on 27th April at HMV Forum. Support comes from the upbeat, energetic and melodic Sala and The Strange Sounds + DJs.

Juan de Marcos Afro Cuban All Stars + Lokkhi Terra : 25th April, 2012

 

 The first time in London for seven years for the mighty Afro Cuban All Stars and their leader Juan de Marcos Gonzalez.  Juan de Marcos has been a key figure in Cuban music for the last twenty five years first as a founder of Sierra Maestra and then in bringing together  the artists who became Buena Vista Social Club and latterly introducing a raft of new Cuban artists as a label boss and impresario.

From Venezuela, Matiz Ensamble (UK Tour) : 25 April, London

The Venezuelan jazz group, Matiz Ensamble, will perform at Bolivar Hall as part of their 2012 European tour.

Tinariwen + José González : 3rd May, London

 

A one-off joint headline show for the desert soul rebels Tinariwen and cosmopolitan folk singer/songwriter José González. An utterly unique night of musical excellence you don’t want to miss.

Marco Mendoza : 22 April, London (UK TOUR)

Born into a musical family, Marco Mendoza spent his formative years in Tijuana, Mexico. He is probably best known for his role as bass player with the legendary Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake and Ted Nugent, there is much more to him than that. For over two decades now he has become the first choice collaborator for many big names, with over twenty impressive album releases and countless successful tours to his name. 

La Oreja de Van Gogh + Mega Spanish Party: 14th April, 2012

Rock sin Subtitulos is strongest than ever in 2012, this time bringing to the UK one of the most influenced bands in spanish pop and rock music worldwide. They are La Oreja de Van Gogh who will be at Scala ,London on 14th April, 2012. Also after the Big Show an after party with the unique Mega Spanish Party until 6am in London- Don't miss!

Amadou & Mariam : 13rd April, 2012

African superstars Amadou & Mariam showcase songs from their eagerly anticipated new album with their full band.

14 April : Mega Spanish Party + La Oreja de Van Gogh

Rock sin Subtitulos is strongest than ever in 2012, this time bringing to the UK one of the most influenced bands in spanish pop and rock music worldwide. They are La Oreja de Van Gogh who will be at Scala ,London on 14th April, 2012. Also after the Big Show an after party with the unique Mega Spanish Party until 6am in London- Don't miss!

3 May : Ricardo Lorenz: 'Latin America's Art Music - a Simultaneous Expression of Reverence and Irreverence towards the West'

Leading Venezuelan composer Ricardo Lorenz presents a pre-concert talk on Latin American classical music entitled Latin America's Art Music: a Simultaneous Expression of Reverence and Irreverence towards the West to accompany 'A Revolutionary Concert', also taking place at the Purcell Room on 3rd May at 7.45pm. See listing below for more details.