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.

CONCERT | 8th June: Arriba la Cumbia! @HootanannyBrix (Free entry before 11pm)

 

Arriba La Cumbia! is back to Hootananny, Brixton this 8th June with a great line up again. Direct from Brightonia POLLITO BOOGALOO, our UK "costeños" favourite band defiantly old school cumbia, classic 60's cumbia, vallenato and puya and mixing in a little dub and Haitian voodoo. Support comes by PHILIPSMAN & LOLO MC, Cuban hip hop blending dancehall and caribbean flavours & LATIN GROUND a mix of cumbia, merengue and salsa hits and choreographed dancers.

CONCERT | 8 June : Festival Mono Nuñez w/ Duo Sensación @LatinCornerLON

Latin Corner celebrates this 8th June the Festival of Andean Music “Mono Nuñez” with live music by special guests Duo Sensación. “Mono Nuñez” Festival began in 1975 and commemorates Benigno Núñez Moya, the musician, interpreter and composer born in Ginebra, Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

8th April : LATINO DELUXE @ Sway on Sunday, London

 

This 8th April , a new party bringing together the best of the best in Latino entertainment to the heart of the West End, Latino Deluxe arrives in one of London’s most beautiful venues, Sway.

London International Cuban Salsa Congress : 5 - 9 April

Featuring over 50 hours of daytime dance workshops with some of the very best Cuban Salsa teachers in UK and Europe and 3 spectacular late night Salsa Parties featuring music and shows by Europe's hottest Cuban Salsa performers and DJs, the London International Cuban Salsa Congress is set to be hotter than a week in Havana!

Amhira Kheir : 8 March, London

"Hailed as the 'Diva of the Sudanese Desert' (Journal Du Mali) Sudanese-Italian singer Amira Kheir has been bespelling audiences in Africa and Europe with a sound that is inspired by traditional Sudanese singing and instrumentation, blended with elements of Jazz, Soul, African as well as Middle Eastern music. Amhira will be accompanied by Latin american musicians on stage

Fernanda Porto : 8th March , London

 

The music Tudo de Bom (Everything Good) and Amor Errado (Mistaken Love) became radio hits. The magazine Veja acclaimed Fernanda as the first composer whose electronic rhythms became popular on radio, in addition to having five hits on a première CD.

2 March : Women of London - International women's day Celebration (FULLY BOOKED)

 

THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED -NO MORE PLACES AVAILABLES!
Along with the rest of the world, London celebrated 101 years International Women’s Day. We will be celebrating in advance this 2nd March/2012 with known Latin american artists accompanied by some of the most talented worldwide female musicians and artists based in London... together paying a homage to women and how their role worldwide has changed throughout history.

Flamenco Festival London 2012 : 7 – 19 February

Sadler’s Wells presents two weeks of top flight flamenco from some of the world’s best dancers, singers and musicians.

Zenoria Trio : 8th December, London

Zenoria Trio at National Theatre. Incredible variety of music, including Tango, Classical, Folk & Jazz, specially arranged for the unique combination of two violins and double bass.

London Latino Events Newsletter Issue 227 * November 7th - 13th

Enjoy our London Latin American / Hispanic event, entertainment, culture, music, art & education listings for the week of 7/11/2011 to 13/11/2011. Free tickets, event listings, previews, music &a more.

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!

ReVoice Festival 2011 : 6th - 14th October 2011

9 days, 37 artists, one celebration of International Jazz Voices curated by award-winning vocalist, lyricist and producer, Georgia Mancio. A performer of pure class and integrity; a true improviser with a big imagination, Mancio has proved herself one of the UK’s most important new artists having worked alongside jazz luminaries Bobby McFerrin, Sheila Jordan, Monty Alexander, Cedar Walton and Dave Holland's Overtone Quartet.

Raices Cubanas featuring Omar Puente : 8th September, London

 

Boisdale are delighted to present Omar Puente for the first time at Canary Wharf.  He will be performing with Raices Cubanas -an exciting ensemble that blends traditional Cuban sounds with the influences that the musicians have absorbed in working in Europe and alongside European jazz musicians.

Latinos @ Bestival 2011, Isle of Wight

 

This year Club Dada is going to continue  swing, ding and ultimately  explode. They are taking over the Spiegeltent (whose brothers and sisters had  Edith Piaf and Marlene Dietrich as guests) every night and spin it into the 23rd  Century. From Electro Swing (1920-1950s remixed), Bestival was the first  festival in the world to have a venue based around the  Vintage Remix. Sat  is  jumping brassed up Ska and booming festival brass with legends The Top Cats  ; and finishing on sunday with night of mashed up Ancient Latin Cumbia, ripped  up , remixed and rewound. A perfect Festival venue.

Calle 13 : 8th July, London

Since they revolutionized Urban Latino music five years ago with their breakthrough debut album, Calle 13 has always spoken to their fans loudly and clearly. Whether it was a dare to become a street-fighter, a shocking spin through a tango of sin, or call to the downtrodden to stand up for their rights, the game was the same. Calle 13 will be at Hackney Empire this 8th July alongside with special support by Wara + Dj Quantic + Movimientos Dj's (Cal Jader & Arias)

Gipsy Kings : 8th July

The Gipsy Kings have had a vibrant and unique presence in the World Music charts for almost 25 years. Since the release of their international hit single Bamboleo the French superstars have sold over 15 million albums worldwide and had their music featured in Hollywood blockbuster films. An exciting live act, join them at Kenwood to enjoy their energetic Rumba-Flamenco Latin grooves.

Mano de Dios @ Playboy Club London

The story is being written. Come and be a part of it. There’s been a celebration in Cazalla and a hiatus in Hamburg. In the last months, Mano de Dios have been everywhere from Bangladesh to Cartagena and now back in London will be in the famous Playboy Club on wednesday this June.

Melange @ The Ritzy : 8th June

 

A unique and energetic group of highly experienced musicians, collaborating seamlessly to play acoustic fusion music from North Africa, the Middle East, South America and the UK - reflecting the backgrounds of all its members.- this time with the addition of guests Yazz ahmed on Trumpet and James Opstad on bass.

El Rumbon Cubano presents Los Ministros de la Havana : 8th May

Following the incredible 3rd anniversary party in April, El Rumbon Cubano will be back at Nueva Costa Dorada on Sunday 8th May presenting a 6-piece timbaton group: Los ministros de la Havana live at Nueva Costa dorada.