Ana Moura is the acclaimed new voice of Fado in her native Portugal. Her repertoire and subtle arrangements of songs of lost love, separation and longing are now reaching out to a wider audience and have led to live collaborations with Prince and The Rolling Stones.
Support is from Brazil’s Lucas Santtana, equal parts Tom Zé and Thom Yorke, he is one of the most interesting songwriter-producers from the new generation of South American musicians. His performance with his group celebrates the release of his album Sem Nostalgia on UK label Mais Um Disco
Also coming up:
Pink Martini
Their show at the Albert Hall on 17th October with the BBC Concert Orchestra has been sold out for a couple of months but we have just released a few extra gallery standing tickets available direct from the Albert Hall click here.
There are seats still available for their show at Cambridge Corn Exchange on Sunday 16th October click here
Thomas Lauderdale and Storm Large from the group appear on BBC Breakfast this Friday 8.30am (Sept 23) and on BBC Radio 2 at 8.10am on Sunday (Sept 25).
Orchestra Baobab & Baloji
Monday 30 January 2012 Barbican Book Now
Just on sale the first London show for three years for Senegal’s mighty Baobab ably supported by Congo’s Baloji.
For a full listing of all our shows see www.comono.co.uk
From our friends:
VENEZUELA VIVA
Monday 10 October 7.30pm
London Palladium
Argyle Street W1F 7TF
A special fundraiser for British Red Cross featuring twenty-five dancers and ten musicians. This production kicked up a storm at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is sure to do the same at the London Palladium. An exhilarating mix of flamenco, Middle Eastern belly dancing, African percussion, Venezuelan joropo, Caribbean calypso and modern salsa.
www.seetickets.com 0844 412 4657
DE LO CULTO A LO POPULAR
Tuesday 27 September 7pm
Floridita
100 Wardour Street W1F 0TN
An authentic Cuban Cabaret experience with live music, dance, photographic exhibition and poetry, accompanied by fine dining and exquisite cocktails! Artistic Director and performer, Tio Molina has created a contemporary Cuban Gala that includes Cuban classical music, song, dance and poetry. The show is designed to accompany and entertain you through the night as you drink, dine and dance. www.floridita.co.uk
Colombiage Salon Series
MUSIC MADE ME DO IT
Tuesday 27 September 7.30pm – 11pm
The Piano House
9 Brighton Terrace, Brixton,
London SW9 8DJ
£5
Booking: http://www.colombiage.com/programme/the-colombiage-salon-music-made-me-do-it
For more information, please visit: http://www.colombiage.com
http://www.tiborjones.com
Rumba Event
The Big Chill House
(The Drawing Room)
16th October 2011
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Rumba dance & singing workshops
Dilanga performance
Open Rumba
Dance - Dance workshops are available Singing - All levels welcome.
to anyone with some dance experience. Led by Dilanga
Led by Hannah Bates 7 - 8 pm Cost £4.00
5.30 -6.30 pm Cost £4.00
Please email us to book your place.
Performance Open Rumba session
Dilanga will perform a selection of songs The last part of this event is open so
from their repertoire. come play, sing, dance or just enjoy.
8.30-9.00 pm 9.00-10.30 pm
Entry donations
To book contact;
reservations@bomboproductions.com
for more information:
admin@bomboproductions.com
www.dilanga.com
Oru Cantado Course part V
9th October 2011
1.00 - 4.30pm
Pre - booking only
£25 (£15 conc) early payment by 3rd October
£30 (£20 conc) Full price.
These workshops can be treated as stand alone or part of a series. Participants will learn songs and rhythms played in the Oru Cantado.
The next workshop will look at Ibeyi, Agayu and possibly Chango. The course will take place in Stoke Newington, Hackney and be led by David Pattman.
Previous drumming experience essential.
For more info email us admin@bomboproductions.com
For bookings email reservations@bomboproductions.com
www.bomboproductions.com
Orchestra Bombo
Cuban Carnival Project 2012
We are excited to announce a new carnival project led by JP Courtney, Ravin Jayasuria, David Pattman & Vicky Jassey inlvolving fantastic percussionist from far a wide. This project will be on your street from early spring.
OVM
Are you interested in learning Cuban percussion? Check out OVM's courses for beginners through to intermediate.
www.ovm.co.uk
AFRO-CUBAN dance courses 1, 8 & 15 of October 2011* Please let me know if you are interested in performing on the 8 of October &/or 22 October 2011
Price: £ 25 on door per day
or £55 via transfer by the 27 Septemberor 69 for all 3 days if paid on door in advance
Where? The Place, 17 Duke Road, WC1H 9PY , near King X tube station Time: 6-8pmReference for transfer: OrishaOct**Please transfer money by the 27th of September to:
Name: Cuban School of Arts
Branch: HSBC
Sort code: 40-02-17
Account: # 21570412Please share info with friends that might be interested Thank y muchos Besos Damarys Farres (The Cuban School of Arts)
+ 44 (0) 7788 110421
Cubanschool_arts@yahoo.com
www.CubanSchool.co.uk
Calling All Streetdance Crews
Street Dance the Movie Star Rhimes LeCointe and CBBC's Alisha's Street Dance Stars Judge Kenrick 'H20' Sandy join industry specialist and Nike Street Dance Athlete Kymberlee Jay as the star studded professional judging panel at Enter The Battle in Nottingham this October.
Entries Open Now! (Entry Form Attached)
You could win cash and get advice from some of the UKs top Street Dance professionals and stars. Join Street Dance Crews from around the UK and compete in Nottingham on the 22nd October for a cash prizes and clothing packages courtesy of Magic Streetwear.
1st Prize - £500 Cash plus £500 Clothing Package & Mentoring Session with Judges
2nd Prize - £500 Clothing Package
Rhimes LeCointe, Star of Streetdance the Movie 3D said "This event is all about nurturing the talent of the future and giving up and coming crews an insight into what it takes to be professional street dancers. Myself, Kenrick and Kym want local dance schools to show us what they have got on the floor and have some real fun while there doing it! The future of street dance is all about the passion of these young people, so lets make sure they have the advice they need to suceed!"
PLUS - Get involved with lots more urban sports all at the same event
Enter The Battle is also showcasing the best urban and extreme performers from all around the UK! Packed with exciting showcases, competitions and demonstrations in Breakdance, Tricking, Freerunning, Extreme Martial Arts, Freestyle Football, Slack line, BMX, Skating, Scootering, Street art and much more! Plus its your chance to get involved and try out these exciting new sports and activities with a huge range of workshops and try out zones across all the disciplines! Join 1000's of urban and extreme dance and sports enthusiasts at Harvey Hadden Sport Complex as they take over Nottingham this October!
TIckets On Sale Now
Your ticket also includes entry into all competitions
Get your tickets and enter online today at www.enterthebattle.co.uk
Adult £10, Child £8, Family tickets also available
Enter The Battle - The Home of Urban Games.
Saturday 22nd October 2011, Harvey Hadden Sports Complex, Nottingham.
www.enterthebattle.co.uk
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