Carnival weekend is looking pretty good at Guanabara. It starts with Movida Corona’s DJ competition on Thursday 25th, then live bands on Friday (Balanco Tropical) and Saturday (Paraisso) and finishing off with a late opening time on Sunday for their hugely popular forró night. Continue Reading

Pre-Notting Hill Carnival Party at Favela Chic from Gandaia, featuring live music from Maracatudo Mafua, AJ Holmes and the Hackney Empire and John Blood, plus DJ sets from Pax Nindi and Cocoyea Mas Band. Continue Reading

From Roma to rumba, Latin beats to Afro funk, new folk to no folk, Global Local brings you the best emerging musical remix talent the UK has to offer. We pride ourselves on rooting out the finest cutting-edge sounds, which blend innovation and tradition. Continue Reading

Angelita Jiménez is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and composer firmly ensconced in the London music scene. She has a sound which combines Brazilian contemporary with Bossa Nova and Samba influences. Singing in both English and Portuguese Angelita is a great performer and definitely one on the way up. She will be playing at the Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho on Wednesday 17th August. Continue Reading

Quantic will be bringing his Combo Barbaro to London’s KOKO for the first night of their European tour. Expect top-notch cumbia and salsa! Continue Reading

This July join Vila Verde and friends at the Jamboree Venue as they take you on a journey of traditional chorinho music. Continue Reading

There’s always something a little bit special about the Big Chill. It’s obviously got a great location at Eastnor Castle, but it’s the line-up which always shines brightest. This year alongside such big names as Kanye West, Janelle Monae and Calvin Harris, are an assortment of great African bands with the odd Latin group dotted about too! Continue Reading

Now in its 29th year, WOMAD festival is almost upon us. From the 28th to the 31st July, the rolling, green hills of Wiltshire will play host to a fantastic spectacle of musicians from around the world, all of whom will bring a rich mix of global sounds to the event. Continue Reading

Asa de Águia are one of the most successful axé bands to come out of Bahia releasing 19 albums so far in their career, with over five million sales. They’re going to be coming to Brixton’s O2 Academy on a short European trip. Continue Reading