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Giddy up to Salsa & La Rueda, Mondays

WE HAVE AIR CONDITIONING!!! LEARN SALSA AND LA RUEDA DE CASINO (The Cuban Wheel) with experienced, qualified instructors at our friendly classes and club on Mondays at the Horse Bar, 124 Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1.
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eginners & improvers classes (7.30pm); Intermediates & Rueda
(8.30pm), club 9.45pm til late. Nearest station: Waterloo, exit Platform 1 via Station Approach and turn right. Cross over onto Lower Marsh at Leake Street, at the bottom, turn left onto Westminster Bridge Road. No need to book, no partner needed, just turn up & dance! Call: 07979 280 283.

London Salsa Scene Review                 Thursday 2nd July 2009

Alex Wilson's Uplifting Roots - Return of Reggae's Super Heroes

THE UK'S TOP LATIN PIANO MAN ALEX WILSON AND ASWAD'S LEGENDARY DRUMMER KENRICK ROWE & THEIR STEAMY UPLIFTING ROOTS CREW DISHED UP A TERRIFIC NIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT, first time I've seen the whole of the cool Soho Jazz Club audience on their feet bopping away for a closing number,
writes Lee Knights,
www.londonsalsascene.co.uk

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         This is Alex Wilson at his most intimate and seductive, if you didn't get to opening night (Wednesday 1st July), make sure you make it to one of this crew's three remaining shows at Soho's Pizza Express Jazz Club, 10 Dean Street, London, W1D 3RW (last chance, Saturday 4 July).
          What gets me about this crew is you haven't just got a mighty league of reggae super heroes - all are stand out talents. You've got chemistry - the whole is greater than the parts - and the whole damn heavy duty thumping Jamaican reggae meets Latin rhythms meets pop groove meets gospel meets biblical Hollywood film-score (there's a cheeky, bumped up reggae version of the Exodus theme) ignites in an unexpectedly lusty, grindy, sweaty and soulful way. Amy Winehouse's ex-guitarist Robin Banerjee lit the place up, Naomi Phillips' gospel inspired vocals went all the way to the bone, Aquilla Fearon turned in a rocking performance, while Kenrick Rowe and Alex Wilson were simply flawless. A total pleasure - the pizza's not bad too.
          TO BOOK: 
CLICK HERE 0845 6027 017 or www.pizzaexpresslive.co.uk Doors: 7pm, set time varies, £15- £20. (This is a non dancing gig, book a table to ensure your full enjoyment!).    
        MALI LATINO LONDON DEBUT - For music lovers looking for a vibrant new sound, the London premiere of Alex Wilson's new nine piece band 'Mali Latino' is at Camden's Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, London NW1 7PG on Friday 31st July.
Featuring Mali Madou Sidiki Diabate (kora), Ahmed Fofana (balafon) and Doussouba Diabate (vocals). Expect fiery latin percussion mixed with the driving village rhythms of Mali, the virtuosic kora and piano of Madou and Alex and the intense combination of mandingue and Cuban vocals.
TO BOOK:
www.jazzcafe.co.uk call: 0870 060 3777, tickets: £17, doors 7pm
More:
www.alexwilson.net and www.malilatino.com

London Salsa Scene Pakefield Gallery          Monday 29th June 2009

Pakefield's Party People Star
at Pontins East Coast Break

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WE'VE GOT ONE MOTHER OF A PHOTO GALLERY FOR YOU OF CLUB CUBANA'S 50th SALSA WEEKENDER AT PONTINS' PAKEFIELD RESORT IN SUFFOLK, 19-22 JUNE.
     Miguel del Foto got the story in pictures - including Salsa Chillout's ever stylish Terry Lewis -
CLICK HERE to see if Miguel del Foto snapped you and your friends! More: www.clubcubana.com Next Weekender: Pontins South West Latin Break, Brean Sands, Somerset, 4th-7th December. Lee, www.londonsalsascene.co.uk
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Em5DAF_IS50

London Salsa Scene News                     Monday 15th June 2009

Awesome Line up at the Cuban Salsa Congress, 7-9 August

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A trio of world champions - Osbanis Tejeda, Janet Fuentes Torres,
Rafael del Busto Cuni plus the UK's Kerry Ribchester head the awesome line up for the UK Cuban Salsa Congress at the Pavilion Ballroom in Bournemouth from Friday 7th - Sunday 9th August 2009.
     This is one of our HOT TIPS if you're after a real taste of Cuba in the UK, featuring some of the world's and the UK's best instructors. Hosted by Salsa Explosion's host with the most Enrique, there are over 70 hours of daytime dance workshops on offer with some of Europe's top Cuban salsa instructors, 3 late night Salsa Parties with live music and shows and top DJs. Set at the seaside, in the summer, this one is a no brainer - we're predicting this is going to be one of 2009's hottest events!
BUY TICKETS:
the Pavilion Box Office by phone on 0870 111 3000
BUY ONLINE AT:
www.bic.co.uk (Booking charges apply).
BUY TICKETS BY POST: from the Salsa Explosion Office: Salsa Explosion, Unit 4, 15 Sandbourne Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8JH.
CALL: 07969 633701 (Enrique) or 07798 864998 (Rob)
VISIT:
www.salsaexplosion.com for more.

Win a Pair of Full Dance Passes to Cuban Congress Worth £238!

www.londonsalsascene.co.uk RED HOT COMPETITIONS
WIN!: A Pair of Tickets to the Cuban Salsa Congress in Bournemouth,
7th-9th August - worth £238!
      To enter:
CLICK HERE to email us with the words "July 2009 Competition" in the subject line, including your name, address and a telephone number - preferably a land line where you can be reached no later than midday 26th July and you could win one of our lush prizes!

JULY 2009 COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only ONE entry per person, no staff of London Salsa Scene or any of our partners may enter. All entries to be received no later than midday 26th July 2009. The winning entry will be selected by random draw. By accepting this terms and conditions you are allowing your details to be used by London Salsa Scene exclusively.

London Salsa Scene News                     Monday 15th June 2009

John Armstrong Says: To'Mezclao is Cuba's Next Big Thing

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The Reviewer: John Armstrong, DJ BBC Radio Two's Viva Latino
The Band: To'Mezclao
The Album: Hibrid
Buy it from:
www.tumimusic.com
Telephone: +44 (0) 1225 852474
Email:
info@tumimusic.com
Price: £6.95

CUBA'S IN THE CARRIBEAN. Obvious, yes, but frequently overlooked by salsa fans who tend to look only for their favourite music – salsa and timba. Seven-piece band To'Mezclao – from Havana - aim to change that perception, writes DJ John Armstrong.

Theirs is an astoundingly entertaining pan-Caribbean set, with everything from reggaeton, hip hop, cumbia, merengue, compas, soca and zouk (as well as salsa) receiving the To'Mezclao treatment, and they're well equipped to carry the dream through.

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        Lead vocalist El Conejo –originally from Santo Domingo, and a young veteran of several of that island's leading merengue orchestras, as well as the possessor of looks to rival the Ricky Martins of this world – has that sweepingly operatic voice that's equally effective on merengues as on boleros and romantic material.
        By contrast, the more 'street' styles are provided by the group's comedian and showman La Crema ( formerly of Candido Fabre's band). Keyboard queen is Yusi Gonzalez, whilst Yusi's sister Yonaiky continues the Cuban tradition of brilliantly talented female flautists. And the whole thing holds together as a result of the vision of DJ/scratchman/turntablist Lyng Chang, who tirelessly seeks out live performance opportunities up and down the island.
        It's the live show that's the thing with this outfit, notwithstanding their excellent debut album on the UK's Tumi label, 'Hibrid'. I saw them rip up a 3000-strong beach audience in Havana recently, with a 3-hour continuous set. An exceptional quality is their inclusiveness; I saw kids and Grandmas, as well as hip hop divas, beach–bums, students and even the police grooving to these guys.
        Sadly, we won't have the opportunity to see them live here for some time (although Tumi boss Mo Fini has them slated to perform a couple of shows at the music industry's Womex Festival in Seville next October).
DJ John Armstong is at Salsa Kingdom, Southport, 18-20 September 2009
CLICK HERE for more.

JULY 2009 COMPETITION - WIN A COPY OF HIBRID BY CUBA'S NEXT BIG THING TO'MEZCLAO AND SEE WHAT JOHN ARMSTRONG IS RAVING ABOUT!  To enter: CLICK HERE to email us with the words "July 2009 Competition" in the subject line, including your name, address and a telephone number - preferably a land line where you can be reached no later than midday 26th July and you could win one of our lush prizes!

JULY 2009 COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only ONE entry per person, no staff of London Salsa Scene or any of our partners may enter. All entries to be received no later than midday 26th July 2009. The winning entry will be selected by random draw. By accepting this terms and conditions you are allowing your details to be used by London Salsa Scene exclusively. 

London Salsa Scene Preview                 Tuesday 26th May 2009

Salsa Fiesta: Welcome to the Ultimate Cuban Chill-out Weekend

BOOK UP PRONTO FOR SALSA FIESTA - THIS ONE'S SELLING OUT FAST!
I managed to get hold of hold of a single chalet for a mate, but these were getting snapped up fast - so don't hang about!
Last year, this Cuban salsa weekender at
scored maximum points for friendliness, chilled out vibe, down to earth Cuban fun and flavour and an inspirational programme of workshops.
 This time, Salsa Fiesta is back at Mundesley
Holiday Village, Norfolk from Friday 11th - Monday 14th September with a gob smacking line up including: Osbanis Tejeda, Rafael Del
Busto Cuni,
Ariel Rios Robert, Iris De Brito and more.
With a prime beach location, 3 nights of partying til 6am, 2 full days of workshops, live
music and shows, this one is going to have an amazing vibe. This year is bound to be even better with hosts Afro Cuban's Ibrahim and Caren creating a genuine salsa family feel.
www.afrocuban.co.uk
email:
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info@afrocuban.co.uk call 07958 595 546 or 07956 976 954.
Pictured right: World Rueda Champion Osbanis Tejeda in action.

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Orishas & Eliades Ochoa - Womad's Best Ever Latin Line-up

LONDON SALSA SCENE PREVIEW       Saturday 22nd May 2009

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THE BEST EVER LATIN LINE-UP featuring the legendary ORISHAS (above) and Buena Vista's Eliades Ochoa makes this year's WOMAD festival 24th-26th July, Malmesbury, UNMISSABLE. To Book: 0845 146 1735 or www.womadshop.com 

Congratulations! Maria of
Hackney and Zaheer of Norfolk!

 Congratulations! Maria lila Bertagni, Hackney, London and Zaheer Dewji, Thetford, Norfolk - you have won a ticket to see two of the world's greatest Latin legends ORISHAS & BUENA VISTA'S ELIADES OCHOA,
24th-26th July, Wiltshire!
   

lLONDON SALSA SCENE Competition           Saturday 26th June 2009

Win a Pair of Tickets Worth £100 to Southport's Salsa Kingdom Festival

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Salsa Kingdom, Southport 18-20 September brings together some of the world's finest salsa dancers and live music, over 60 dance workshops and a breath-taking new musical – The Magic of Salsa Kingdom, created especially for the Festival.
    Live music comes direct from New York's finest, 2009 Grammy nominated New Swing Sextet. Instructors include: Maria Torres (NY); Tito and Tamara (Puerto Rico); Susana Montero (UK); Puerto Rico Salsa Champions, Adrian and Anita (Spain); Chachi (NY); Jesus Aponte (Puerto Rico & NY); Leon Rose (UK); Moe Flex (UK); Irene Miguel (Argentina); Inaki Fernandez (Spain); London Salsa Scene's Lee Knights and more. DJs include Henry Knowles (NY), Julian "The Duke", Mauricio Reyes (UK) along with special guest, BBC Radio 2's John Armstrong. 
    To Book:
www.salsakingdom.co.uk  call: 0844 414 2027 tickets@salsakingdom.co.uk 

www.londonsalsascene.co.uk RED HOT COMPETITIONS – WIN ONE OF £400 WORTH OF PRIZES!!!! WIN!: Two Sunday Dance Passes worth £100 to SALSA KINGDOM, SOUTHPORT 18th - 20th September.
Congratulations Cara Brand of Barrow in Furness, Cumbria and John Fowler, Clevedon - you have won 1 Sunday only pass to Salsa Kingdom!
Read our Review of Salsa Kingdom 2008:
CLICK HERE!!!

JUNE 2009 COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS: Only ONE entry per person, no staff of London Salsa Scene or any of our partners may enter. All entries to be received no later than midday 25th June 2009. The winning entry will be selected by random draw. By accepting this terms and conditions you are allowing your details to be used by London Salsa Scene exclusively.

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