30 JUNE | FESTIVAL DEL BAMBUCO @ New Latin Corner

Bambuco is a traditional music genre originated from Colombia. It has a beat structure similar to the European waltz or polska (not to be confused with the polka). Typically a bambuco piece is a folk music song accompanied by a stylized group dance.

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.

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 | 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.

Pa' lante : Talk & Live music : 31th March (FREE)

Live conscious revolutionary music, Talks and more!. PA'LANTE go forward!

30 March : Maria Camahort Quintet | Spanish composers & Traditional music (FREE)

Traditional Spanish music has always been an important source of inspiration for classical composers. Since the end of the 19th century, Spanish composers such as Falla, Mompou and Granados have been influenced by the stories and flavour of traditional Spanish music, the guitar being one of the main sources of inspiration.

Orchestra Baobab + Baloji : 30 January

 

One of Africa’s supergroups, Orchestra Baobab came together in 1970, taking their name from the Dakar night-club where they were resident for most of the following decade. Distinguished from the... outset by their multi-ethnic membership, drawing in musicians from all over Senegal as well as Togo and Nigeria, their music was broad and multi-lingual, but with a strong Cuban flavour.

Viva La Revolucion : Every Friday

Every friday, upstairs @ Ronnie Scott's, Viva La Revolucion! features a selection of hot-stomping artists from London's eclectic Latin/World scene.

Pisco Night - Tacu-Tacu Galore + Live music w/ Luis G. : 30 September, London

Pisco Night is back with more Pisco cocktails, Peruvian tapas (new dish this week!) and live music at the Free Word PopUp cafe in the heart of Clerkenwell.   This week we will have Luis Garcia's (Peyoti from President) mix of hip hop, reggae, rock, raggamuffin and drum&bass rhythms on stage around 10pm. (Photo By Maria del Pilar U.)

El Sarao - Spanish fiesta on the thames : 30th September, London

Next Friday 30th of September, el Sarao will be welcoming October in Style. El Sarao, the popular monthly boat spanish party, is on Bar&Co as usual. Don't miss!

Win tickets to see Chucho Valdés : 30th Sept. & 1st Oct. - London

Boisdale is proud to present Cuban superstar Chucho Valdez – eight time Grammy award winner. He’ll be bringing his esteemed band, the eight piece Afro-Cuban Messengers for three nights of incredible music making. Book early for what will undoubtedly be a superb evening in Boisdale’s beautiful restaurant/bar. Latinos in London  offer a pair of tickets to see this concert on 30 Sept. or 1st October. Just check our competition details below and enjoy this great concert and don't forget spread the word.

Juan Zelada : 30th September, London

For Spanish singer-songwriter Juan Zelada there has always been a mystique to London and its inhabitants. Having come to the UK with just his guitar on his back and his enigmatic talent Zelada has quickly become one of the most talked about names on the scene and has enjoyed slots touring with the likes of Amy Winehouse as well as writing sessions with members of Duran Duran.

Majagua : 30th August, 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.

Nick Smart’s “Jazz Matanzas” : 30th September, London

Bringing together three of the most engaging and innovative jazz musicians on the current scene, (with three of the most dynamic performers from the Afro-Cuban and World music scene) The Jazz Mantanzas is the exciting new project from trumpeter Nick Smart.

Psycho Mambo : Soul Sessions : First and last Friday of the month

 

First and last Friday of the month, Psycho Mambo comes to Hoxton Bar and Kitchen. Resident Funk-Pusher Dissident Dj brings slamming Soul, Hip Hop, Ska, Latin Funk, Breaks and Drum and Bass to East London's rowdiest twice monthly.

Rosalia de Souza : 30th August, London

Rosalia’s new album “D’Improvviso”, coming out at the end on November recalls places and tastes connected to the Brazilian music of the past and in particular to the sixties. A genuine album touched by a singular Afro-Jazz sound, whose compositions show several aspects expressed by the different essences of the huge Brazilian music tradition.

Latinos @ Womad Festival : 29 - 31 Julio, Charlton Park - Wiltshire

WOMAD festival Brings together many forms of music, arts and dance from countries and cultures around the world on seven separate stage and workshop areas. WOMAD stands for World of Music, Arts and Dance, the festival returns for its third year to the picturesque site at Charlton Park, near Malmesbury in Wiltshire. Latin american and iberian artists will be part of this great festival as well , so... check the line up, buy your tickets and support this great music show this29-31 July!

Carlos Acosta Premieres Plus @ London Coliseum : 27-30 July / 2011

Image By Johan Persson

Now significantly enhanced and reworked from the sell-out Premieres staging in 2010, Premieres Plus features new works and collaborations with major UK and international dance stars and musicians, celebrating Carlos’s astonishing dance vision.

Cumbé : 30th July, London

Cumbé, a great show of afro-colombian, tropical colombian, cumbia, mapale, porro and bullerengue with traditional customes and dance will be at Fiesta En La Calle @ Camino, cruz del Rey next to Kings Cross Station this 30th July at 6:00 pm GMT, London. (FREE).

Los Pericos : 30th June, London

Los Pericos (Argentina) Celebrating 25 years of Latin dub, reggae and rock + King Konga Soundsystem this 30th June in London part of Fuerza London latin music festival and the promotional support of Latinos in London ™. Latinos in London team have 10 tickets to give away just answer the question to our easy competition thank to Fuerza London Festival.