CONCERT | 30 NOV.: Peruvian Groove Night with Barrio Nuevo

 Aracataca is proud to launch PERUVIAN GROOVE! A night with LIVE MUSIC and delicious food & drink showcasing Peru's diverse culture. From mystical Andean Huaynos to vibrant Afro-Peruvian Festejos and Bohemian Barranco's musical scene, we will be showcasing it all at our Peruvian Groove nights.

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.

CONCERT | @JUANES : 5th November . London @O2sbe

"Latin America's hottest singer-songwriter… a soulful poet with electric guitar." Raised in Medellín, Colombia, Juanes began playing guitar at age seven. Juanes' third album, Mi Sangre, achieved success due to the single "La Camisa Negra". He has since released La Vida Es Un Ratico (2007) and P.A.R.C.E. (2010). He has won seventeen Latin Grammy Awards and one Grammy Award. Juanes received the BMI President's Award at the 2010 BMI Latin Awards and is also known for his humanitarian work, especially with aid for Colombian victims of anti-personnel mines.

MUSIC l Domingo Candelario : SOHO

 

Domingo Candelario's Trova CD is out now! Buy SOHO his new album with amazing 9 tracks by one of the most talented cuban artists based in London.

Gerardo Osal & Silvia Balducci + Friends : 29th November, London

 

Gerardo Osal is a Venezuelan troubadour who has played all over the country and Latin America. He has been invited to perform at El Sueno Festival in Wales three times since it first opened in 2005 and has forged a strong friendship with musicians in the UK and Europe touring Spain, Italy and UK.

Manzana Tropical @ Pisco Disco : 26th November, London

Pisco Disco now serves Peruvian Tapas!! and intoxicating CHICHA with Manzana Tropical, who will playing two sets of Peruvian cumbia and rock-spiced latin classics.

Three centuries of music from Brazil : 24th November, London

Discover the secrets of Brazil's rich heritage of chamber music for guitar, piano and strings in all its diversity, revealing African, native Brazilian and European influences.

Anselmo Netto Quartet : 24th November, London

Born and raised in Bahia, Brazil, Anselmo Netto is one of the most sought-after musicians on the London scene. Whether as a percussionist or playing bandolim - the Brazilian mandolin - Netto's music mixes native Brazilian rhythms with a wide range of global influences. Anselmo performs today with Matheus Nova (bass), Enzo Zirilli (drums) and Netto Pio (guitar).

Lori Meyers : 26th November, London

Lori Meyers is an spanish indie pop band from Loja, Spain, formed in 1998. The members are Antonio López, Julián Méndez, Alejandro Méndez and Alfredo Núñez. First their style was asociated to the noise pop of Los Planetas (Granada is near Loja) but later the 60s revival influences with rich vocal harmonies related them with other granadian band: Los Ángeles. They have produced two EPs, La Caza and Ya Lo Sabes, and three LPs, "Viaje De Estudios", "Hostal Pimodan" and "Cronolánea". 

Mauricio Velasierra Quintet : 24th November, London

 

In his new album ‘Rodar’, Velasierra uses strong concepts in the shape of stories that make the music descriptive, compelling and unexpected.The instruments: Paraguyan harp, hurdy gurdy, kena flutes, Sikus pipes, Charango guitar, Tiple, all of traditional origin, are combined with classical and Jazz instruments, which are all driven by a large array of Percussion instruments with a decisively Colombian sound.

Samuel Torres - 7 Singing congas : 20th November, 4pm - London

Afro-Latin Conga Rythms & Passing Clouds presents: Samuel Torres 7 singing Congas this 20th November.Special sunday 2 hours Conga clinic with Samuel Torres - 4pm to 6pm £15 each - An unique opportunity....Do not miss improving!!!

Latinos @ London Remixed Festival : 26th November, London

 

On 26th November, 2011 Continental Drifts Music / MAgpies Nest/ KAzum/ Movimientos / Wormfood , the people behind legendary music festivalsand club nights including Global Local, Club Dada, Hootananny, PAssing Clouds , Polka Tent , Valley of the Antic and Electro Swing launches a brand new music festival called The London Remixed Festival. Join us on this great Festival to support our local bands!

Clara Sanabras : 23 - 25 November, London

 

This coming week holds a variety of musical delights in three magical London locations with the special voice of Clara Sanabras from 23 to 25 November in London.

Muevete : 19th November, London

 

 Muévete!  Notting Hill Arts Club. A favourite for Saturday night crowds in West London, Muévete is the pure party version of Movimientos, with a dance floor-slammin' mash up of raw Latin beats and tropical bass. From salsa and cumbia to dancehall, baile funk, moombahton and dutty carnival rhythms.

The Fontanas+Casabella+FlowSnatcha : 19th November, London

Movimientos inject a dose of Tropical and Latino vibes into Brixton’s no.1 destination for roots and global live sounds. Big Brazilian Funk sounds from the Fontanas, Cuban Dancehall meets future Electro Tropical beats from FlowSnatcha and Latin beat rhythms from Casabella. Plus Movimientos' Arias bringing full fat Latin beats and global rhythms with an extra helping of Tropical Bass...

Hermeto Pascoal : 20th November, London

Hermeto Pascoal, charismatic composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist and musical visionary returns to the Barbican in celebration of his 75th birthday, with his intoxicating blend of jazz, rock and Brazilian music.

Peña Cultural w/ Dante Concha (Amaru III), Mov. Amigo Artista, DJ and more.. : 19th November, London

Don't miss this special event to keep our latin american culture, roots, music and arts alive in London. An event who rescue our traditions out of our land ,and don't let us forget who we are and our roots.  PEÑA CULTURAL : 19th November : The Latin Corner : 283 Camden Road London N7 0JN : Entry £5. 

'Rompiendo Fronteras' / 'Breaking Boundaries' at Voices of Resistance : 16th November, London

Multi-national vocal group 'Rompiendo Fronteras'/'Breaking Boundaries' marks two years of making music together with original interpretations of protest songs ranging from classics by Victor Jara and Andean celebrations of Mother Earth to new compositions.

Tru Thoughts : 19th November, London

Soundcrash celebrates one of the most iconic independent labels in the UK for a monster clubnight showcasing the biggest names on the celebrated Brighton label from the past, present and future. This is Tru Thoughts Records’ biggest label night to date with a huge cast list of acts, including established label acts alongside brand new and exciting signings.

Andres Lopez, La Pelota de Letras: November 18th, London

The Colombian stand-up comedian who revolutionized the genre in South America and his home country comes to the UK for the first time bring us joy and laughter with his own special brand of home-grown comedy based on the everyday lives of typical Latin-Americans.(Comedy sets also in english & spanish language).