Latin America is a mosaic of peoples and traditions, reflected in its popular music traditions where European, African and Amerindian elements feature strongly.
Amongst the diversity of musical traditions making up the cultural landscape of Britain today, Matices Latinos emerge as a new musical group dedicated to playing Latin American folk and popular music. This captivating acoustic quartet embraces the most popular musical traditions of countries such as Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Puerto Rico, Argentina and Cuba, all with an inclination towards rhythms with a strong African influence. Led by outstanding Colombian singer Luz Elena Caicedo & Venezuelan percussionist Wilmer Sifontes, Matices Latinos onstage bring you the passion, rhythm and energy of tango, bolero, cumbia and more..'!Que sabor!'
Members: Luz Elena Caicedo: Vocals, Wilmer Sifontes: Percussion, John Crawford: Piano, Andy Lafone: Bass, Camilo Menjura Guitar.
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Upcoming gigs
3rd June @ Royal Albert Hall
