Diáspora + Fiesta Latina @ The Jazz Café
30 October / 19:00 / More Info / Buy Tickets

Channeling the spirit of the vibrant island, the Jazz Cafe presents An Evening In Cuba.

It'll be a night of thrilling music, dancing and will feature some of London's finest Latin performers.

Performing live are Diaspora and Fiesta Latina, with their shared vision to unite the rhythms of the Americas, their music is uplifting, inspiring and unifying.

Diáspora is a London-based Latin band bringing you a one-way ticket to the music of the Americas. The 12-piece lineup (3 vocalists, 3 percussionists, 4 brass, piano and bass) lends itself to an expansive big band sound without losing the dynamism and spark of a small group, and combines sensuous vocals, sophisticated horn lines and explosive percussion solos... With their vision to unite the rhythms of the Americas, their music is uplifting, inspiring and unifying, celebrating the diversity of cultures that arose out of the African Slave Trade, whilst focusing on the Cuban, Brazilian and globalised salsa sounds which have become significant musical languages and forms of solidarity and cultural exchange among communities throughout the world.

Fiesta Latina recreates the sizzling, scorching sounds of Latin America and the Caribbean with an uplifting sound which is inspiring and unifying, mixing salsa with other influences to bring you a fresh, funky and instant Latin house party experience. With its compact 4 piece line-up of vocals, piano, percussion and trumpet, Fiesta Latina distils a vibrant + stylish mix of salsa, funk, soul and samba, from Cuban classics and laid back Brazilian beats right through to the present day.

JUST ANNOUNCED!
Due to the success of last month's event, The Jazz Cafe presents An Evening In Cuba ft. Diáspora 12-piece + Fiesta Latina.

Channeling the spirit of the vibrant island, it'll be a night of thrilling music, dancing and will feature some of London's finest Latin performers.

JUST ANNOUNCED
Due to the success of last month's event, The Jazz Cafe presents An Evening In Cuba ft. Diáspora 12-piece + Fiesta Latina.
Channeling the spirit of the vibrant island, it'll be a night of thrilling music, dancing and will feature some of London's finest Latin performers.

Tonight, Diáspora took us on a journey through the music of Brazil. From the samba-reggae of Caetano, to the funky MPB of Djavan, to the rich Bossa Nova of Jobim and many more...
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We experienced the insatiably, sensual Brazilian Zee Filho, the radiance and finesse of Alexandra Soto, the tour-de-force of Cléa Thomasset, a Saudade underpinned by the incredible Balança (side-to-side swing) of Diáspora's rhythm section - Will, Will and Harry, and with Rory on sax, flute and clarinet...

JUST ANNOUNCED!
We are delighted to be joined by very special guest vocalist and flautist Cléa Thomasset for tomorrow's A night in Brazil at The Jazz Cafe.

Elle se forme à la musique brésilienne à Paris et à Rio de Janeiro, auprès d'Eduardo Lopes, Felipe Abreu (chant populaire brésilien), de l'Escola Portátil de Música, de Lucas Ciavatta (O Passo).
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En 2010 elle participe en tant que flûtiste et vocaliste au projet Nimbus Orchestra, sous la direction du flûtiste de jazz Magic Malik.

A Paris, elle participe à la création du Collectif Braséine puis cofonde avec le guitariste brésilien José Ferreira le projet poético-musical TRAVESSIAS, consacré aux grands compositeurs du Brésil d'aujourd'hui, tels que Guinga, Egberto Gismonti, Maurício Carrilho... Fin 2014, naît le projet Chora Cléa! navigant entre choro, samba et forró.

En 2015, elle s'établit à Londres et rejoint le Clube do Choro UK en tant que coordinatrice, aux côtés de Zé Kouyaté (Gaio de Lima).

Début 2016 elle une nouvelle collaboration avec le guitariste brésilien Vitor Celestino (établi à Stockholm), se produisant en Suède (Clube do Choro Sweden), à Paris (Festival de Choro), Londres (Hyde Park)...

Développant actuellement un projet de création personnel, entre poésie, jazz et musiques du monde, Cléa collabore également sur scène ou en studio avec de nombreux artistes tels qu'Aurélie et Verioca, Virginie Henry, l'Orchestre de Flûtes Français, Joyce Cândido, Choro with Tea, Karine Huet, Mario Bakuna...

Join us as we take a foray south of the border and into Brazil. A night in Brazil at The Jazz Cafe takes a trip through Samba, Bossa Nova, Funk, MPB and even a sprinkling of Sertanejo.

This Thursday, Diáspora is in Brazil! Join us for A night in Brazil at The Jazz Cafe as we take a foray through the best of Samba, Bossa Nova, Funk, MPB and even a dash of Sertanejo.

Every day I'm more and more astounded and even blown away by the incredible people I get to work with... Truly amazing.
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Big shout out and love to Ingrid, Alejandro, Angelica, Will, William, Dave, Harry, Lilli, Oliver, George, Tom, Claire, Liloo.

Wow guys. What an outstanding performance tonight. An outrageously talented and fabulous group of people! Thanks to the staff at The Jazz Cafe for your awesome work, and thanks to everyone who came and danced the night away!

​Tonight, join us for a very special evening as we celebrate Latin music in all its diverse myriads and forms. Tonight's A celebration of Cuban music at The Jazz Cafe will feature Diáspora the full 12-piece lineup with very special guest vocalist Ingrid Rueda.
Fiesta Latina will be opening the night and there will be cocktails from Havana Club. Come and drink and dance and enjoy the sounds of a live Latin band!
Doors 7pm

A celebration of Cuban music at The Jazz Cafe

19:00 - Doors
19:30 - Fiesta Latina
20:35 - Diáspora 12-piece

Ingrid Rueda - Lead Vocals
Alejandro Postigo - Lead Vocals
Angelica Rincon - Backing Vocals
Rory Duffy - Alto Saxophone, Flute, Backing Vocals
Will Barry - Piano
Will McGee - Bass
Dave Simpson - Kit, Timbales
Lilli Elina - Congas
Harry Hincapie - Bongo, Bell, Guiro
Oliver Syrus - Tenor Saxophone
George Wrench - Trombone
Tom Harrison - Trumpet

In the run up to tomorrow's A celebration of Cuban music at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 12-piece band + Fiesta Latina + Havana Club cocktails, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night.
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Diáspora's Bonguero, Hector "Harry" Hincapie, from Colombia, has Latin rhythms in his blood. He worked for 10 years as lead percussionist for Paloqsea, a Latin American theatre company in Barcelona performing annually in LatinAmericando in Milan. In addition, he has worked with the Tutalis theatre company on the Cavais de Menorca Production and has worked as a music teacher. Since relocating from Barcelona to London, Harry produces and plays kit for Tiger Music Entertainment, one of the UK’s hottest emerging professional party bands, and will be opening tomorrow night playing cajon with Fiesta Latina.

Lilli, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and pioneer of the "Chambomba" groove, is perhaps most well-known as percussionist, pianist and vocalist in Penya, a band blending Colombian and Latin influences with dance music, rock and electronica, who recently launched their self-titled album to great acclaim. No stranger to the London Latin circuit having played with several salsa bands, and in addition to being a natural phenomenon and whirlwind of talent, Lilli has made frequent trips to Cuba where she has studied with some of the world's leading bands and percussionists.

Dave, master drummer, accomplished arranger and percussion section leader is one of the founding members of Diáspora. Dave and Rory met at the RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music where they put together a one-off 19-piece band supporting Bassekou Kouyaté, and they have been playing together since 2009. Dave is an experienced artist in his own right having directed his own salsa band and working with many orchestras and ensembles across the UK. Dave contributed to some of the writing on Diáspora's upcoming album and leads a burning hot Bateria.
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#boom #boom

Artist Focus: The Horns
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In the run up to tomorrow's A celebration of Cuban music at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 12-piece band + Fiesta Latina + Havana Club cocktails, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night.

You may recognise these likely lads from yesterday's snapshots in where they were sighted marching (or moon-walking shall we say) a samba procession from the church to the registry a few miles from St Albans UK. These are the four guys who recorded the brass on Diáspora's upcoming album.

Rory's love of fiery Latin rhythms, cool Brazilian harmony and sultry lyricism; Olly's soulful sax lines; Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance graduate George and Guildhall School of Music & Drama graduate Tom make this the ultimate 4-piece brass section!
#brass #horns #fanfare #marchingband

JUST ANNOUNCED:
Diáspora Brazil play The Jazz Cafe on Thursday 15th September.
Tickets:
http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F005116C83A6A32
FB event: A night in Brazil

Diáspora
The 12-piece band put on a great performance at Tom & Sorrell's wedding and provided a fun, carnival feel for their drinks reception. They even led a musical parade from the church to the reception venue which really set the tone.
Photos by Kate Hopewell-Smith Photography
http://www.katehopewellsmith.com

Get your tickets for A celebration of Cuban music at The Jazz Cafe on Sunday evening.
Starring Havana Club's exclusive cocktail, the #Shaiquiri!
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​Diáspora
The 12-piece band put on a great performance at Tom & Sorrell's wedding and provided a fun, carnival feel for their drinks reception. They even led a musical parade from the church to the reception venue which really set the tone.
Photos by Kate Hopewell-Smith Photography
http://www.katehopewellsmith.com

Salsa Heart teaches and DJs for Latin dance all over Essex and Kent. Specialising in Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba and Cha-cha-cha from beginner level up to show and competition level, they host regular club nights in Southend on Sea and Billericay in Essex and also provide Private, group, party and corporate lessons and demonstrations. You can often find them teaching and DJ regularly with other Clubs in and around Essex, Kent and London.

Salsa Heart have a passion particularly for Cuban Salsa and Bachata but also offer other styles such as cross body or LA Salsa, New York, Kizomba, Tango, Cha Cha and many more.

Dancing Salsa has given us all so much at different times in our lives and Salsa Heart love to share what we have learnt. This not only includes the footwork and moves, but it also includes the commodore of a family like atmosphere, which is shared by so many like minded people all over the world.

Check them out here: http://salsa-in-essex.co.uk
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https://www.facebook.com/Salsa-Heart-Dancing-Salsa-Bachata…/