CONCERT | @LaExcelencia : 31 May, London

La Excelencia is "The New Generation of Salsa Dura", bringing a modern vitality and social consciousness to the genre. These revolutionary salsa ambassadors take their bold new sounds to dancers and hardcore salsa fans worldwide, breaking the mold while remembering their roots. Their music is full of powerful arrangements of free-flowing horns and lively percussion (Latin Beat Magazine). The hard life of the barrio is reflected in La Excelencia’s music through their hardcore salsa sounds known as “salsa dura”.

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 | Majagua : 29 May, London

Majagua : South American Folk & Afro-Colombian Rhythms. A music performance of Latin American Folklore, including Cumbias, Bambucos and Joropos from Colombia and Venezuela; Corridos and Rancheras form Mexico and Valses, Carnavalitos, Guainos y Zambas from Peru, Bolivia and Argentina.

CONCERT | @FrenteCumbiero : 31 May @Brixton_Jamm

FRENTE CUMBIERO explores the sound and identity of cumbia throughout Latin America. Having participated in cumbia-related projects since 1999 in Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, England, France and Holland, the band has collaborated with key players in the cumbia movement, building bridges between the cumbia capitals of the world, all the way from New York right through to Buenos Aires.

CONCERT | Los Musicos : 27 May, London

Sunday 27th May @ Hootananny Rootmaster, Movimientos presents 'Los Musicos' quartet. Guillermo Monroy guitar and vocals, Juan Carlos Arenas guitar and vocals, Nickolai Rodriguez Cavanzo on percussion and a very special and talented guest on trumpet.

CONCERT | 25 May : Andean Beats + Lokandes Unplugged | Native latin america language day

 

At the end of May, Peru pays tribute to its ancestral Andean languages such as Quechua and Aymara. Live Andean and Afro-Peruvian music will be performed by Andean Beats plus special guests Lokandes unplugged joined by some of the top latin american musicians based in London like Kanti Qena, Phaxsi Coca & Maestro Kieffer Santander (Manos Negras). FREE ENTRY! A tribute to all Indigenous Languages of Latin America.

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.

CONCERT | Bolero night with Javier Camilo : 24 May, London

 

Javier Camillo (Lokkhi Terra) hosts a truly musical night by some of the greatest musicians in London's world music scene.. A beautiful collaboration of artists from all around the globe.

Afro-Colombia Week : 21 - 24 May @ New Latin Corner, London

An integral ingredient to the formation of Colombian culture, we will be delving into the gastronomic, musical and cultural vestiges of Africa in the South American nation from Mon 21-Thu 24 May in tribute to 'Día de la Afrocolombianidad'.

CONCERT | Roberto Pla & his Latin ensemble : 1st June, London

 

Colombian master timbalero Roberto Pla is generally hailed as the Godfather of Latin music in the UK. He has led the Latin Ensemble since 1987 and celebrating his 25th anniversary this year as the indisputable guvnor of Latin Music in the UK.  Don't miss at Floridita this 18 May & 1st June.

CONCERT | Angelita Jimenez : 25 May, London

Brazilian born singer/songwriter and composer Angelita Jimenez, is fast establishing herself in the UK music scene for her stunning soft vocal delivery, perfect for her Brazilian Music style. They will perform their latest compositions, which combine contemporary Brazilian Music with some traditional influences with their unique twist, along with special guests.

25 May : Ernesto Simpson & his Latin Jazz Explosion

World renowned Cuban drummer Ernesto Simpson brings his Latin Jazz Explosion to Hideaway’s stage for a very rare performance from this all-star ensemble featuring some of the brightest names in the UK’s Jazz scene. A night laced with a powerful Latin Funk.

19 May : Muevete with Alx Alfaro + Subculture Sounds @movimientos London

Muévete continues it's always jumping, always rammed tropical themed vibes Saturday night at the Arts Club. This month hosted by close cohort of the Movimientos family Alx Alfaro top Latin DJ, producer and musician from the North East - who runs Newcastle's most successful international Latin night, Musica Mundo. Plus special guest on the night welcoming up and coming London-based global dance producer Subculture Sounds.

CONCERT | Arriba la Cumbia! : 18 May, London

Special invitation!

Arriba La Cumbia!

Fri 18th May 2012
Cumbia, tropical, latino, amazonic!

 Time:  8pm- 2.30 am

8-9pm FREE ENTRY
£5 before 10pm £8 after
@ Passing Clouds, 1 Richmond Rd, Dalston E8 4AA

CONCERT | 26 May : Hernando Arias & La Tropical Vallenata

 

UK's very own 'acordeonero' Jose Hernado Arias Noguera, winner of BBC World Routes Academy  and finalist 2012 at Festival Vallenato in Valledupar,Colombia will be accompanied by La Tropical Vallenata to celebrate an special night full of great classics and Parranda atmosphere.

Every Wednesday : Roda de Samba @thisisguanabara

 

Roda de samba (samba circle)brings to the dance floor a top team of musicians from Rio, Before and after the band, our resident DJ Limao is in charge of the music, bringing weekend vibes to Guanabara to make you party till 2:30am. Feel free to join the samba circle and imagine yourself in Lapa, where the caipirinhas are sweet and the vibe is only about smiles.

CONCERT | Alx Alfaro & Kanti Qena : 18 May, London

 

On a special show the funkorazon breaker all the way from New Castle Dj and musician Alx Alfaro  joined by self-tought musician, flute engineer and now Dj Kanti Qena King of Babilondon, both co-founders of Lokandes will be together on a special duo show at Bar 23 this 18th May. Acoustic live music with a twist of Funk, Tropical, Rock , Folk, Pop influenced by Latin American Rhythms from Afro-peruvian music to Son Cubano.

Los Musicos : Upcoming gigs (May)

 

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.

CONCERT | Snowboy & The latin section : 18 May, London

Percussionist Snowboy has been one of the main cornerstones for the British and European Latin Jazz scene for over 20 years with his powerful band called THE LATIN SECTION. The band is literally comprised of a ‘Dream Team’ of the finest Jazz and Latin musicians based in the U.K.

13 May : Maria Camahort & Jamie McCredie + Special guests

 

Hailing from very different musical background, Maria Camahort (Barcelona) and Jamie McCredie (London) met in late 2008 at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London where they studied postgraduate classical and jazz repertoire respectively.