Pinching the People: An Interview with Nina Miranda
14 July, 2017She first came to prominence in 1997, as her band Smoke City’s ‘Underground Love’ reached #4 in the UK charts.... Read Article
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São Paulo’s Bixiga 70 Set to Entertain Camden Crowd on 25 July
10 July, 2017Later this month, 10-piece band Bixiga 70 will bring their fusion of African and South American rhythms to Camden’s Jazz... Read Article
From The Margins: Juan Radrigán’s ‘Mad Man Sad Woman’ Comes To London
21 June, 2017‘It’s true there’s nothing here for people who weren’t born with a silver spoon in their mouth… But, on the... Read Article
Brazilian Jazz/Funk Legend Eumir Deodato at London’s Jazz Cafe on 25th June
20 June, 2017Rio de Janeiro, holds near-mythical status as an arena in which giants of time are nurtured and modern day legends... Read Article
London’s Latin American Street Food Extravaganza ‘Comida Fest’ Returns For Second Year
12 June, 2017After filling many a London belly with quality Latin American food last year, Comida Fest are back for another series... Read Article
WIN Canalón de Timbiqui London Tickets
07 June, 2017Canalón de Timbiqui – led by frequent Quantic collaborator Nidia Góngora – are one of the foremost practitioners of Colombia’s... Read Article
Movimientos’ ‘New Sounds of Colombia’ Event To Bring Masilva and Colectro to London
09 May, 2017Two exciting bands from Colombia will be heading their way to Rich Mix in East London on Thursday 29th June... Read Article
Help Fund ‘Voices of Latin America’, The New Book from Latin America Bureau
08 May, 2017The fine people behind the Latin America Bureau are putting together a book and website that will aim to bring the real... Read Article
Maite Hontelé, Dona Onete, Canalón de Timbiqui and El Remolón to Play Nell’s Jazz and Blues Club This Summer
08 May, 2017It’s always exciting when a new venue announces itself on us and that is certainly the case with Nell’s Jazz... Read Article
m¡longa, the New Dance Production from Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, to Tour UK
08 May, 2017For his latest production, award-winning Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui has turned his attention to tango and the specific rituals of milonga,... Read Article
New ‘Frames of Representation’ Series Features Documentaries from Argentina and Venezuela
14 April, 2017Frames of Representation is a London-based film festival whose agenda is, according to their own website, to “provoke reflection on the... Read Article
MIXTAPE Lexus Blondin’s Afro-Cuban Jazz Mix
14 April, 2017With Daymé Arocena set to play London’s Jazz Cafe tonight (14th April) supporting DJ Lexus Blondin (Total Refreshment Centre / Church... Read Article
#UnaSolaFuerza – London Events To Raise Money for Victims of Floods in Peru
05 April, 2017A number of events have been arranged this April in London to raise money, and show solidarity, for the victims... Read Article
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs Are Heading to London for A Summer Performance
15 March, 2017This July, legendary Argentine band Los Fabulosos Cadillacs will return to London for their first gig in the capital for... Read Article
FIRST WATCH/COMPETITION: New Acoustic Da Lata Video + WIN Tickets to London Show
15 February, 2017Fancy listening to London’s Brazilian groovers Da Lata in a stripped-down acoustic format? Well your wish is our command, as... Read Article
Danza Contemporánea de Cuba Announce Extensive UK Tour
19 January, 2017The revered Cuban dance company Danza Contemporánea de Cuba have announced a UK tour that will take in 10 venues over... Read Article
Totó La Momposina, Orkesta Mendoza and Julieta Venegas Amongst Line-Up for La Linea 17
19 January, 2017The crunching chill of the post-Christmas winter months is always a testing time for Londoners. And what with a Trump... Read Article
Best Latin American Restaurants in London
05 January, 2017On behalf of Sounds and Colours, I went on a mission to discover Latin American food in London, and the... Read Article