CONCERT | 3 NOV. : @OscarDLeon + his full Venezuelan Big band + Dj's @RoundhouseLDN

The first London show in three years for El Sonero Mayor, the truly great Venezuelan salsa singer and bandleader and London’s salsa event of the autumn. Oscar D’Leon, “El Leon de la Salsa”, was born in the Caracas’ neighbourhood of Etamin where he began to show interest in percussion instruments and to sing at social activities as a young child. His capacity to improvise, the texture of his voice and his intense love for the music, make Oscar D’Leon a born ‘sonero’ in the best Latin tradition.

JULY 8 : GIPSY KINGS + LOS LOBOS @kewthemusic

Kew the Music is a sublime summer music experience. For one glorious week, we celebrate world class music with a series of six outdoor picnic concerts set against the backdrop of the magnificent Victorian Temperate House.

QUEJIOS NEGROS + Guests @ ESPAÑA ON FIRE! : 3 June @officialronnies

A different and VERY EXCITING show will take place at Ronnies Scott's on SUNDAY brought by ESPAÑA ON FIRE!!!. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!  QUEJIOS NEGROS, the original Flamenco meets the Afro rhythms of Peru. The cajon, cornerstone of Afro Peruvian, will be the main player in the union of these two worlds.

Orquesta La Rebelion : 3 May, London

Orquesta La Rabelion is one of the most formidable and authentic Salsa Orchestras in the UK. The 12 piece band collective play their version of New York/ Puerto Rican style salsa with the sensations of 'El Barrio.

3 May : A revolutionary concert - Classical goes Latin

The future of classical music has arrived: Classical goes Latin! Make way for a whole new continent of vibrant, irresistible repertoire...

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.

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.

Los Musicos : Upcoming gigs (March)

Los Musicos & Friends upcoming gigs. A night of live music with Los Musicos, a repertoire covering most of Latinamerican tropical styles: Son, Cumbia, Merengue, Salsa, Currulao, Soca, Bolero, Tango, Bossa Nova.

An open space for musicians into Latin Music to join the band on stage. There is always a welcoming crowd of people eager to listen and dance.

3rd March : LOKANDES + Special Guests FREE @TheFinPub @FinsburyPeople

Tierrasounds presents Lokandes * FREE CONCERT * 3rd March - Live music & DJ from 9pm onwards. Don't miss this great Fiesta until 2am. 

Rumba Venenin - Venezolanos en Inglaterra : 3rd December, London

Traditional food & drinks plus excellent Christmas enviroment, Dj Hernan Atencio & more... This Saturday 03 de December / 2011.

Si Solo Si - Hip Hop Festival w/ Sho Hai & R de Rumba + more.. : 3rd December, London

 Don't miss this 3rd of December the Si solo Si -  first anniversary  with a hip hop festival with an line up headed by Sho hai & R de Rumba .Check the full line up including more and get your tickets NOW!

Amadou & Mariam : 2-4 November , London

Malian musical superstars Amadou & Mariam are back for two totally unique performances; their first concerts staged entirely in the dark.

Cultura y Cubania Festival : 1st - 8th October, London

 

The Cultura y Cubania Festival returns for a third year this October.   Put the dates in your diary because this year's programme is going to be the biggest and best yet!

Los Chinches + The Cuban Brothers : 3rd September, London

THE CUBAN BROTHERS + LOS CHINCHES+ MADDY CARTY + FYAH SOUND. FREE 9pm -3am

Amira Kheir w/ Camilo Menjura : 3rd September, London

 

Sudanese-Italian singer/songwriter Amira Kheir creates a sound inspired by traditional Sudanese singing and instrumentation, blended with elements of Jazz, Soul, East/West African and Middle Eastern music. Amira Kheir will be join on guitar by Colombian guitarist Camilo Menjura.

Rumbaba Deluxe : 3rd September, London

Rumbaba Deluxe live tonight @ The Pineapple, 51 Leverton Street, London, NW5 2NX

Buena Vista Social Club Tribute Night : 3rd September, London

The UK has become home to many very fine ex-pat Cuban musicians.  Boisdale has brought together ten of the very finest to present this tribute to a world renowned musical institution.

Camilo "Azuquita" : 3rd September, London

 

Legendary Panamanian singer, Camilo Azuquita hitting London on the 3rd September. One of the few Salsa singers who has been able to be on top of his game for over 3 decades, Azuquita was part “Cortijo Y su Combo”, “La Tipica 73”, Tito Puente Orchestra and probably the most influencial Latino band ever, the “Fania All Stars”.

Virginia Labuat : London Tour ( September 2011 )

 

Virginia Labuat is a singer, songwriter and actress from Linares, Spain. In 2009 she released her first album "Labuat" becoming one of the best selling albums in Spain being nominated on Album of the Year as a new artist the same year giving to her also the opportunity to open a show for Beyoncé. In 2011 she released "Time is now" becoming #8 best seller in Spain.

Mariano Civico : 3rd September, London

 

Mariano Civico’s is coming to London this 3rd September/ 2011 as a solo artist in a further proof of his ability as a leader. The former Costa Brava singer’s style is one of strength and authority; there’s no gratuitous emotion or fanciful crooning here. Mr. Civico is concise and powerful. Recommended.