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roberto fonseca

If the young standard-bearer of Cuban music Roberto Fonseca was once recognised chiefly for his performances with the Buena Vista Social Club, it’s surely now his work as a composer and bandleader that earns him his considerable reputation. A rhythmically-charged and beguiling set that displays Fonseca’s remarkable musicianship and myriad influences, Akokan, picks up where Fonseca left off with debut album Zamazu

Features

François Ladrezo- The Voice of Contemporary Guadeloupe

François Ladrezo eats, breathes and sleeps traditional folk music called Gwoka from the small French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. The pristine island, paradise to millions of tourists each year has a complex and intriguing history that he hopes to document and promote through his craft. Approaching his art as his identity and a sort of spiritual therapy, Ladrezo lives his music intensely and intrinsically


Everything Fits - Cachaito's Legacy

Champeta - The Sound of Cultural Struggle

Omara Portuondo - 77 Not Out

Andy Palacio - Garifuna Cultural Fightback

Malena Perez - Purim, Riperton, and Cubanita Groove

Resiste - Brasil, Cuba & Salsa Carnaval

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Reviews

Toddla T feat. Wayne Marshall - Sky Surfing

Toddla T signing to Ninja Tune shows that even as they celebrate their 20th anniversary this year, they are still a force to be reckoned with and party with a bit of Sky Surfing.


Gilles Peterson Presents Havana Cultura: Remixed

Sound Iration - Sound Iration In Dub

Irakere - Cuba Libre

Gilles Peterson presents Havana Cultura - New Cuba Sound

V/A - Tumbélé! Biguine, Afro & Latin Sounds - French Caribbean 1963-73

V/A - Tropical Funk Experience

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City Guides/Events

Dominica - Lesser Antilles, Greater Partying

It may be small and precious but this Caribbean island knows how to pack a punch when it comes to partying. Alicia George pulls out two annual events not to be missed.


Birds Eye View Film Festival - NFT, ICA, Barbican, 8-14 March '07

Cuban Hip Hop is Coming - Nationwide Tour, March '07

La Linea '07 Film Season - Salsa on Screen, London, April '07

La Habana: The Streets Have Rhythm

The Best of the Cuban Music Awards - Floridita, London 29 October '06

The Cuban Evening - Kew Gardens' Summer Swing, London

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