march-april 5th March
13th March – 20:00
Music
Music
Brazilian sertanejo star Gusttavo Lima performs some of his hits, including “Rosas, Versos e Vinhos”, “Inventor dos Amores”, “Cor de Ouro” and the international hit “Balada.”
One of the most inventive Latin Jazz musicians of this new generation, the charismatic Cuban pianist and band leader performs his new album ABUC with support from Cuban/Iranian quartet Ariwo.
Gusttavo Lima
Location: Indigo at The O2, Peninsula Square, London, SE10 0DX
Roberto Fonseca
Location: Barbican, Silk St, London, EC2Y 8DS
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14th April – 19:00
Daymé Arocena Music 24 year-old emerging Jazz talent Daymé Arocena, who won the prestigious Marti y el Arte award in 2007, continues her conquest of the UK Jazz scene. Location: The Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, Camden Town, London, NW1 7PG
10th March
La Bomba “10 years of UK’s Latin Explosion” Clubbing After its hiatus, Europe’s pioneering Reggaetón rave is back, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Witness some of the original La Bomba crew take on London’s new generation of selectors in a battle of the Old School vs New School: DJ Jose Luis, Padrino, Saul Maya and DJ Chino will battle Luigi Sanchez, Pedro Suave, Carlos Ortiz and guests in their attempt to define the next generation of La Bomba residents. Plus special PA guest by Colombian-born , London-based Reggaetón duet JP & Olimac Location: O2 Academy Islington, Angel Central, N1 Centre, 16 Parkfield St, Islington N1 0PS 11PM to 5 AM Infolines: 07725 368361 Website: www.reggaeton. co.uk
25th March - 18:30
Nicky Jam Music
Hugely successful Reggaeton star Nicky Jam performs with support from Colombian musician Silvestre Dangond.
18th April - 19:30
Location: SSE Arena, Arena Square, Engineers Way, London, HA9 0AA
Grammy award winning pop singer Julieta Venegas will perform hits from across her career including ‘Me Voy’ and ‘Limón y Sal’ with regular collaborators Matias Silva and Sergio Saavedra.
7th and 8th April – 19:30
Roots of Rumba 2017 Dance This festival of Urban & Afro Latin dance theatre & culture, Roots of Rumba, returns for the 4th year, with two nights of Latin dance theatre performances. Expect plenty of Tango, Salsa, Capoeira, Samba and Rumba, as well as workshops, food and Djs! Location: Rich Mix Main Theatre, 35-47 Bethnal Green Rd, London, E1 6LA Website: https://www. richmix.org.uk/events/dance/ roots-rumba-performance
Julieta Venegas Music
Location: Barbican, Silk St, London, EC2Y 8DS