Je Ne Sais Quoi returns for a good time party with the legendary Sofrito Crew and the amazing Prince Fatty Sound System for a musical fiesta covering the best in soul, disco, afro and Latin sounds, with particular emphasis on the bass! Continue Reading

Gilles Peterson wants to prove he still loves Brazil with a new night at Guanabara

The last time Mr Peterson went to Brazil it was Rio not São Paulo where he spent his time. He was booked to DJ at a private party to promote Britain in Dilma’s country (and consequently, to make the ginger Prince dance while sipping caipirinhas) on the top of one of Rio de Janeiro’s postcards, the Sugar Loaf. Continue Reading

The line-up for La Linea 2012, the latest edition of London’s premier Latin music festival, has been announced. Happening between the 16th and 27th April, with an accompanying UK tour that sees the festival this year converge on five cities, there is surely something for everyone with artists coming from Brazil, Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, Spain and Portugal, as well as a fine array of London’s top Latin talent. Continue Reading

April will bring some of the most exciting new talent from Brazil to London’ biggest Latin music festival. A holy triumvirate of Céu, Curumin and Lucas Santana will be appearing at Koko on Thursday 19th April as part of La Linea 2012. Continue Reading

Portuguese superstars Deolinda are breathing new life into fado. Returning to London to perform songs from their latest release Dois Selos e um Carimbo (World Connection), the tight-knit quartet is led by dreamy storytelling singer Ana Bacalhau and boasts a flamboyant stage show featuring ukelelem cavaquinho, braguesa, classical guitar and double bass. Continue Reading

Star of Gilles Peterson’s Havana Cultura series Roberto Fonseca is set for a busy 2012 with the release of new album Yo as well as a seven-date UK tour. Continue Reading

Movimientos inject a dose of Tropical and Latino vibes into Brixton’s No.1 destination for roots and global live sounds. DJs Cal Jader and Arias drops the freshest Latin beats and Tropical bass rhythms alongside live music from Mano de Dios, They Say Jump and Philipsman, Lolo MC & Nanacere Band, and a special guest from Argentina, Miss Bolivia. Continue Reading

Movimientos and Global Local present their annual showcase of the finest new Latin acts to emerge in the capital. From heavy Peruvian cumbia grooves, Cuban/Reggae fusion to the freshest urban electro tropical beats and all female Latin folk and roots. Catch these acts before they take the festival stages by storm! Continue Reading

Its time to forget those winter blues – Carnival is here! Dust off your havaiana flip flops and reach for your bikinis and celebrate carnival the Brazilian way. As Rio de Janeiro comes to a standstill for 4 days Batmacumba and Arriba La Cumbia will be joining forces to celebrate the spirit of carnival with a London twist. Continue Reading