twenty21 challenges expectations of live performance. Juxtaposing the theatrical with the absurd and the spiritual with the mundane, their repertoire is chosen to entertain as well as enlighten. In this concert twenty21 take you on a musical journey to explore the vibrant colours, exuberant dance rhythms and soaring melodies of Spain and Latin America. Continue Reading

Three of London’s fiinest Latin music exponents are appearing at the Roundhouse on November 7th. If you were hoping for a tailor-made introduction to London’s Latin music scene you couldn’t ask for a better line-up than this. Ware, Ruby and the Vines, and Fur are all in attendace. It should be a great night! Continue Reading

Lucas Santtana celebrates the release of his album Sem Nostalgia in England with this show at Favela Chic. Santtana is a critic’s favourite, no more so the case than on his latest release, which flirts between the manic energy of baile funk, the calm reflections on nature that permeated the work of Dorival Caymmi and the polyrythms of Africa. Continue Reading

Ana Moura is fast becoming a real star of Fado, the slowburning style of music from Portugal. Many claimed her set at this summer’s WOMAD to be the highlight of the festival. She will be joined by Lucas Santtana, a Brazilian artist who mixes global influences for a truly exhilarating sound Continue Reading

One of the most respected rappers in Latin America, Ana Tijoux burst out of Chile with her 2009 album 1977. It’s mix of classic hip-hop beats, personal lyrics and Ana’s irresistible flow earnt it a North American release. She comes to London supported by Movimientos DJs at Favela Chic. Continue Reading

Legendary Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal is coming to the capital as part of the London Jazz Festival’s 2011 lineup. Pascoal has worked with everyone from Miles Davis to Elis Regina to Airto Moreira and is quite rightly heralded as one of the most inventive musicians ever to come from Brazil. Continue Reading

A special edition of Brazil Rocks, Guanabara’s Saturday night party. Sambatuque are coming over from Paris for a special live samba set on Saturday October 29th, and will be joined by one of our favourite DJs, D Vyzor. Continue Reading

Mauricio Velasierra is a flautist, an inventor and an improviser. He mixes Latin American melodies, Andean rhythms and an element of surprise, brought about by his love of jazz improv. He’s an expect on the flute, an instrument which he makes himself. He will be playing a free gig at Favela Chic, the first of a few gigs in London this Autumn, so this is the perfect chance to see this virtuoso performer. Continue Reading

Babasonicos are visiting the UK for the very first time! They ae one of Latin Rock’s most successful and infliential bands, having released almost 20 albums since forming in the early 90s. They have won countless awards and even recorded with Ian Brown (of the Stone Roses). This is a great chance to see one of Argentina’s more inventive rock bands in the flesh. Continue Reading