About us

Movimientos is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of Latin American culture in the UK and beyond. Through our events we aim to support the musicians, DJs and artists at the forefront of the Latin music scene as well as providing a platform for political/social documentaries on Latin America. We also work to connect, and provide a space for, the organisations that promote awareness or campaign on issues relating to the continent.

Why Movimientos

The extensive spectrum of Latin culture and current political issues is largely ill represented by the mass media in the UK and Europe. We aim to counter the image of Latin culture just being about salsa or samba and to highlight the true diversity of what is being produced. We choose to promote Latin culture by providing a platform for the groups and individuals in the UK and Latin America who have little or no outlet for promoting new and unseen cultural developments that deal with issues faced by the continent, such us the state of indigenous communities in Central and South America. The audience that attends Movimientos is very diverse and their interest and knowledge of Latin America varies. The relaxed atmosphere at Movimientos welcomes people from all walks of life to join in on the debates shaping Latin American past, present and future.

Objectives

- Using cutting edge culture to channel and promote an increased awareness in the understanding of Latin America – its people, politics and culture

- To support the work of film makers, musicians, DJs, artists and others of various nationalities who promote Latin American culture in the UK

- To create space for forging links between people and organisations interested in Latin America and its culture, the Latin American Diaspora and social movements

- To provide a platform for organisations that promote awareness or campaign on issues related to the continent

- To provide a platform for Latino artists living in the UK, particularly those who use culture as an instrument of social change, educational promotion and development of Latin culture

- To help, through events, social gatherings, talks and workshops, the Latin America Diaspora integrate into British culture and society

- Promoting integration and education in a relaxed atmosphere; bringing English speakers closer to the Latin American community in London