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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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8 June 2018Love Carnival with DJ Tahira (São Paulo)
After our debut Love Carnival out East earlier this year we are excited to announce our return! Bringing more tropical vibes to the amazing Total Refreshment Centre with two very exciting guests the mighty DJ Tahira jetting in from São Paulo and incredible live Maracatu and carnival sounds from Baque de Axé.
15 June 2018Chocolate Remix + Malphino + Brixton Cumbia Association + DJ Lola Manola
Movimientos presents a night of crazy Latin rhythms. Brixton Cumbia Association get you moving to the sounds of “Cumbia Villera” and other classic Argentinian rhythms. Malphino invite you to dive in to their mystical take on Cumbia and other Tropical sounds. Chocolate Remix, coming all the way from Argentina, bring the heat with their Lesbian Reggaeton, taking an axe to the macho stereotypes associated with the genre. And all the while DJ Lola Manola will be keeping you moving before and after with pure energy behind the decks!
16 June 2018¡Muévete! with DJ Lola Manola - June
PURE TROPICAL PARTY VIBES! A favourite for Saturday night crowds in West London, Muévete is a monthly fiesta - a pure party version of Movimientos, with a dance floor-slammin' mash up of raw Latin beats and tropical bass, this month welcoming DJ Lola Manola bringing pure energy to the decks! From Salsa to Cumbia, Merengue and Samba to Reggaeton, Latin Hip Hop, Brazilian beats and Carnival bass, alongside Afrobeats, Dancehall, Soca and Global Bass.
21 June 2018Rumba de Bodas
Rumba de Bodas fly in from Bologna, Italy as part of their 2018 world tour. Expect frenetic funk rhythms, soulful horns and quality grooves all blended seamlessly with a Latin style.