The Afro-Latin Lounge

Call for International Choreographers 2014
The role of the choreographer is becoming more and more popular in contemporary performance making.
It requires both particular experience and the natural flair in order to embody artistic images through dance and movement and to fill the choreography with action, energy and life.
Gain new helpful tools, share and exchange your ideas with colleagues from different parts of the

arts

world.

Participants may choose May or July project dates.

Application procedure, policy and more details:
http://www.artuniverse.org/scholarships/choreography

Marinah (From Ojos de Brujo) New album just released before La Linea Debut

Marinah's new album, El Baile de las Horas, has been picking up a ship-shaped hatful of good reivews in the UK media in advance of her solo London debut at Rich Mix on April 11. The Evening Standard liked "a spirit of fun - and sometimes a delicacy - that shines through" and The Guardian had one word, "Entertaining." Tickets are selling fast for the live show supported by Fernando's Kitchen, more information and tickets here. Also tickets for our screening of the incredible music documentary Hecho en Mexico in partnership with Azulito Bar Wahaca on April 14 are up for grabs today, and free here. Lokkhi Terra CubAfroBeat support announced Multi-talented, multi-instrumental Cuban musician Javier Camilo will be opening for Lokkhi Terra's CubAfroBeat debut show with Dele Sosimi at Rich Mix on April 10. A really great night just got greater. More info and tickets. Help La Linea - celebrate 2000 likes on Facebook! Simply follow this link to like the post and be automatically entered into a draw to receive a CD album from one of your favourite artists from this year's La Linea festival. The draw will take place as soon as we hit 2000 likes, so get sharing!! From our friends Dakar Calling - Rich Mix Saturday 5 April 7.30pm - 1am Focus Organisation celebrate Senegalese Independence Day with a first class night of West African music and dance. Featuring Abdoulaye Samb, the Yaeye Dib Sabar Dance Company and a special set from the sensational and Songlines Awards 2014 Nominee (Best Newcomer and Best Artist) Simo Lagnawi from Morocco and DJ Africathy. More info. Sounds and Colours Brazil - A New Book + CD Focused on Brazilian Music and Culture Our dear friends at S&C have just brought out a 200 page book and 20 track CD of all new Brazilian music. Digging deep for fresh new insights into today's Brazil, its http://www.soundsandcolours.com/02-brazil/part-book, part-magazine, part-fanzine (and part-CD) with 200 pages of articles, illustrations and photos that show the country in a completely new light. The whole thing is a steal at £11.40 for UK buyers - available here. Zoe 27 May Village Underground The five-piece Latin Grammy award winners bring their new modern Mexican sound to London for an emotional reunion. More Info.