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DJ Arias is co-founder of the Movimientos movement. His DJ sets are always pushing the boundaries of Latin music while staying true to his Colombian roots. He’s no stranger to London and festival dance floors with his malicious blend of "Classicos" and "Dutty" Tropical beats. From Deep Salsa at El Barco Latino, to Baile Funk sessions at the Egg
King Cross or Tropical Bass at Favela Chic, Arias can fire-up any
crowd with his naughty selection. Expect Hi-octane salsitas, booming Cumbiambas, red hot rumbas flamencas, with a twist of Venezuelan tambor and touch of Dominican speedy merengue Cali style.
Arias has played in Glastonbury Festival, Rise, Carnival del Pueblo to mention a few. He has toured with Cuban MCs Los Paisanos warmed up the audience for Manu Chao, Calle 13 and Bomba Estereo and has been a guest DJ in some of the top world music events in London over the last 10 years.
Arias is currently playing resident nights at Rich Mix, Notting Hill Arts Club, Favela Chic, Passing Clouds and Hootananny.
Arias is also resident Movimientos designer - art directing, designing and producing the machine of flyers and posters for movimientos eventsand projects.
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29 February 2020Love Carnival x Samedia Shebeen
Love Carnival returns from a wee hiatus teaming up for the first time with Scotland’s riotous tropical crew Samedia Shebeen. Bringing a full venue transformation to East London underground spot The Jago, these two blistering crews are set to shake the foundations on the site of what was once the legendary Passing Clouds.
4 March 2020Alex Etchart & Friends Debut
Folk beats. Gender smash. Diaspora dreams. Intergenerational heart. Latinx light. After a decade playing resistance anthems and South American folk acoustically on the frontlines of environmental, decolonial and queer social movements, Alex Etchart traverses binaries and borders to debut their new transcendental sound.
6 March 2020FLAWA 2020 Launch Party w/ Riobamba
FLAWA (Festival of Latin American Women in Arts) returns in May 2020 and to get you warmed up they've put together a night of femme power at global arts space, EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney). It's set to be a lively night of Latin American pride, fashion, feeling and groove!
7 March 2020WARA X Kallemi [Palestina-Latina Takeover]
A dynamic double bill showcasing some of the most powerful Latin American and Palestinian acts on the scene. From piercing Cuban conga to unapologetic Arabic hip-hop, dembow and folklore, this electrifying lineup celebrates the revolutionary power of music from Latin America to the Middle East.