JuJu will be performing at The Bowery in preparation for the release of their debut album In Trance, set for release on on 13th June. Continue Reading

Rebeca Vallim will be singing her way through a night of classic samba at Westminster Park Plaza on Wednesday 4th May. Inspired by the likes of Cartola, Paulinho da Viola and Chico Buarque this promises to be a night of fine samba indeed. Continue Reading

Africa Oyé is the UK’s largest celebration of African music and culture and takes place annually in Liverpool. Over two days in June it will be host to a fine selection of African artists from Mali, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Angola, Sahara, Senegal, Mozambique and Madagascar. Continue Reading

Angelita Jiménez is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and composer on the way up. She has a sound which combines Brazilian contemporary with Bossa Nova and Samba influences. See only played in London last August but already she’s back for more. Catch her set, featuring songs sung in both English and Portuguese, on May 3rd at Boisdale Canary Wharf. Continue Reading

If Diplo’s in town, you know there’s gonna be a helluva party happening somewhere. For this night he will be joined by a mix of the finest DJs from the UK and US including Drop the Lime, Sinden, Melé and Dillon Francis. And don’t forget there’s a big wedding going on the day after, so no excuse not to make it to the end! Continue Reading

Tania Maria will be showing off her scat and piano skills this May at Ronnie Scott’s. Performing as a trio with bass and drums and visiting hits such as “Funky Tambourine” and “Come With Me” over two nights. Continue Reading

Fernando’s Kitchen are a six-piece band. They play a mixture of Flamenco and North African music using guitars, double bass, oud, flamenco cajon, percussion, vocals and trumpet. They are a party just waiting to happen! Continue Reading

Susana Baca has risen to prominence outside of her native Peru as one of shining lights in the resurgence of Afro-Peruvian music. Yet, she is increasingly becoming known as simply a great singer, one who is capable of interpreting a wide array of material with an effortless grace. She will be performing at the Jazz Cafe as part of Fuerza London. Continue Reading

International Choro Day on April 23rd will be celebrating the music of choro – Brazil’s first national music and the ancestor of samba. The event will take place on the anniversary of Pixinguinha – one of Brazil’s finest musical heroes. Continue Reading