One the summers biggest Brazilian Festivals, Luton International Encounter 2011 is inviting the public to experience the best carnival percussion groups in the land including Batebalengo, Maracatudo Mafua, Ziriguidum, Eri Okan and DJ Pax Nindi on Saturday 23rd July 2011. Continue Reading

When Bomba Estereo’s gig at XOYO was cancelled earlier this summer we all feared the worst! Thankfully, it got rescheduled, and now the excitement is greater than ever! Join Colombia’s latest sensation for one of the highlights of the summer. Continue Reading

Fela! is a musical based on the story of Fela Kuti. It’s basically won every award that’s going and has now returned for a second run in London. Expect one funky evening! Continue Reading

Luisa Maita is a female singer from Sao Paulo, something there definitely is no shortage of. However, Luisa is a singer who brings her own style to the table. She co-wrote her debut album “Lero-Lero”, documenting Sao Paulo life with real vibrancy and truth. It’s lead single “Lero-Lero” was one of the joys of last year! Continue Reading

Luiz Gabriel Lopes is one of the members of Graveola E O Lixo Polifonico, a group from Belo Horizonte that have a mesmerising way of mixing folk and MPB. He is also a singer/songwriter in his own right, releasing the delightful Passando Portas album last year. He will be in London for a show at Made In Brasil as well as possibly a few other impromptu performances. Continue Reading

After a great showing at the Royal Festival Hall last year, Os Mutantes are back for more! This time, playing in London’s Jazz Cafe over the course of two nights. Continue Reading

Muévete is the pure party version of Movimientos with a dance floor slamming mash up of raw Latin beats with African and Caribbean vibes. With Salsa and Dancehall to Nueva Cumbia, Latin Disco and Tropical Bass sounds Muévete bring the heat. Continue Reading

Essentially responsible for the new Sao Paulo scene, copied by countless up-and-coming artists, CéU is one of Brazil’s finest from a very fine crop of new artists. With two albums behind her and a ridiculous amount of collaborations, CéU really is one of the most exciting artists out there. Continue Reading

Orquestra Contemporanea da Olinda join a variety of groups for an afternoon and evening of dance and music at Gillett Square in Dalston. Continue Reading