Europe
Solskala
Soskala
Ethereal, soulful vocal harmonies overlay punchy sax, guitar and keyboard riffs evocative of another land, stealing you away on a magic carpet ride through Latin, Flamenco, Arabic, Dub, Trip Hop and Jazz
El Mahico
‘A much needed diversion from the norm, the band deliver an impressive set of pulsating Latin rhythms, urgent bongos, samba fused with hip-hop beats from the decks and resilient female vocals……..fresh and invigorating.’
Manu Chao / Native Spirit Show review by Oscar Reyes
The Manu Elixir
Manu Chao and the Radio Bemba Sound System
Hootananay, Brixton, Saturday 19 July
‘La lucha sigue!’ It is 3am on a Saturday night and Manu Chao is in a Scottish pub in London, dedicating a Mexican song to the Indigenous Peoples of Latin America. The struggle continues, he says. But it is rare to hear those words spoken in an atmosphere of such collective joy..........
MANU CHAO ROCKS NATIVE SPIRIT BENEFIT EVENT!
On Saturday July 19th 500 people crammed into a secret gig at a local Scottish pub in Brixton to see Manu Chao and his band Radio Bemba play in support of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Hosted by Movimientos, the night featured live music and documentary films and raised funds for the Native Spirit Foundation.
This was, certainly for Londoners, a truly unique opportunity to see Manu Chao in an intimate setting, a far cry from huge festival headline slots and stadium tours. The band sweated and poured every ounce of energy into their performance finally finishing at 3am, after a truly exhilarating hour and a half show.
Three fantastic bands had already set the tempo for the night to an excited crowd. Kogui (Colombia), Kausary (Peru), and Ambaibo (Bolivia) featuring musicians from all over Latin American, played a vibrant mix of rhythms rooted in indigenous music.
Proceeds from the event will go to Native Spirit Foundation to help fund autonomous educational projects for children in indigenous communities and to support communities in their struggle to maintain their culture and land.
Radio Revolucion
Radio Revolucion play Latin Reggae-Ska Punk with strong influences from London underground sounds like Jazz, Drum’n’Bass and Dub. They mix their music with fiery lyrics in the name of conciousness, rebellion and party in the true spirit of their idols Joe Strummer and Manu Chao.
Originally created in 2004 by Jurgi, Ruth and Julian gigs in Berlin and at the Carnaval Del Pueblo in London followed. Last year drummer Christina and Trumpet player Rowan Porteous joined the band and they have since played in the Refugee on Films festival and alongside DJ Manu Chao himself at a recent secret party hosted by cultural organisation Movimientos.
Oddjob
Oddjob was born in 2005 through a love of funk. Mixing the grooves of the late 60s/70s, Afrobeat and Latin/Caribbean carnival rhythms (and a hint of flamenco), ODDJOB's world-funk brew is designed to wipe out the worries of modern life and make you dance! So polish your dancing shoes and get ready....
“Oddjob brought their unique brand of Afro-Latin flavoured jazz to the stage and within minutes had the huge crowd eating out of their hands. By the time the sax led outfit reached the end of their performance the crowd were crying out for more!!"
Dom Servini (Wah Wah Live, Cargo)
Movimientos @ The Salmon and Compass
MOVIMIENTOS
"Música Mestiza. Documentary films. Latin Culture"
MAY DAY EXTRAVAGANZA
Thursday 1st May @ The Salmon and Compass
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On international workers day, as part of a worldwide day of Climate Action everywhere Movimientos presents a programme of short films and speakers focusing on environmental issues in Latin America.
Downstairs we have an exclusive club appearance from the UK’s No.1 Latin music don, one of the most influential DJs on the scene, and official Fania Records DJ - Leeds’ Lubi Jovanovic.
▲ UPSTAIRS - Documentary films focusing on Latin America and the environment
7.15pm
Film: The Carbon Connection
40 min, Fenceline Films
The Carbon Connection follows the story of two groups of people from communities in Brazil and Scotland who made films about living with the impacts of the trade in carbon. From mental health issues in Scotland to the loss of medicinal plants in Brazil, the communities discover the connections they have with each other and the film follows them on this journey.
Presented by:
www.carbontradewatch.org
8.15pm
FILM: The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil
Cuba, an isolated island nation, rebuilt its quality of life following the collapse of cheap oil, supplied by the former Soviet Union. This fascinating and empowering film shows how communities pulled together, created solutions, and ultimately thrived in spite of their decreased dependence on imported energy.
www.powerofcommunity.org
Presented and talk hosted by Urban Green Fair
www.urbangreenfair.org
▼ DOWNSTAIRS – All night
Movimientos resident DJs Pablo N & Cal Jader host the music downstairs with Movimientos mix of Musica Mestiza – from Folkloric to Electronic – Neo Tropical, Salsa, Cumbia, Reggae, Ska, Hip Hop, Reggaeton, Flamenco, Rumba, Samba, Funk Carioca, Latin House, Drum and Bass and other fresh Latin dancefloor music!!!
+ Guest DJ making his proper debut at the Salmon and Compass the legendary
LUBI JOVANOVIC (Fania Records)
+ Very special Afro-Cuban live percussion
7pm-2am
Entry: £3 /Donations before 9
Salmon and Compass
58 Penton Street (Corner of Chapel Market)
N1 9ES (Angel tube/Northern Line)
www.movimientos.org.uk
www.myspace.com/movimientos
Movimientos @ The Notting Hill Arts Club 22/04/2008
MOVIMIENTOS LIVE
In this special Off – Linea event in association with the UK’s biggest Latin American music festival La Linea Movimientos will bring you deep Latin American roots music and then bring you right back up to date with the freshest contemporary Latin music. From Folkloric to Electronic Movimientos is the sound of London’s Latin alternative.
TUESDAY 22nd April
@ THE NOTTING HILL ARTS CLUB
From the stables of Los Amigos Invisibles, a blend of Latin grooves. From Disco to Deep House, Brazilian, Broken Beats & beyond
Kogui ft Anthar Kharana & V-Ro Arcila (Live)
Rhythms, dances and melodies from the Caribbean coast of Colombian
DJs Cal Jader (Movimientos) and Zen (Sonic 360) provide a fresh perspective on the Latin music scene with blend of New wave Latin, Tropical rhythms, Electronic and Mestizo beats
+ Free tasty Latin American snacks served by West London’s finest Latin Café Mango Bajito – get there early to sample the goodness!
http://www.mangobajito.co.uk/cafe.html
7pm-2am
Entry: £5
Notting Hill Arts Club
21 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JQ
(2mins from Notting Hill Gate tube)
Brixton Jamm
Brixton Jamm
261 Brixton Road
London
SW9 6LH
Brixton/Oval Tube
Buses 133, 333, 159, 59
www.brixtonjamm.co.uk
Movimientos @ The Salmon and Compass April 3th 2008
MOVIMIENTOS
"Música Mestiza. Documentary films. Latin Culture"
Thursday 3rd April @ The Salmon and Compass
▲ UPSTAIRS
Very special guest speaker from Colombia - Numa Andrés Paredes Betancourt
+ Documentaries on Colombia
▼ DOWNSTAIRS
Music all night
+ Movimientos Resident DJs
Pablo N/ Ernesto/ Sharp Sharp/ Cal Jader aka SpringfieldGuest DJs Clem-George (Cuba) and Cyde-track(Denizen Boogie)
Global Local Festival STOMP | 20th March 2008
CONTINENTAL DRIFTS IN ASSOCIATION WITH MOVIMIENTOS / MAGPIE'S NEST /
WESTBURY MUSIC
PRESENTS FESTIVAL STOMP
Thursday, 20th March
GLOBAL LOCAL – The UK's finest and hottest festival bands
THE DESTROYERS Vs DHOL BLASTERS - A 19 piece insane mix of Gypsy Brass with Indian Dhol and Bhangra - a London premiere spectacular not to be missed
MAX PASHM - Genius Hebrew Remixer with klezmer superhero Merlin Shepherd and band. London Premier (Westbury Music)
LATIN DUB SOUNDSYSTEM - Latin meets Dub, Ska and Beats - 12 piece
LISA KNAPP - Scotland's best and most innovative new acoustic songstress (Magpie's Nest / Ear To The Ground Records)
DJ RUSS JONES – AKA - The Hackney Globetrotter. Champion of the Gypsy Beat
(COME EARLY PLEASE – FREE CD BEFORE 8)
Times: 7pm – 11.30pm
Venue: ULU - Byng Place London WC1E 7HY
globallocal.co.uk – continentaldrfis.co.uk – 0208 509 3353
ONLY £3 WITH FLIER OR £5 WITHOUT
EMAIL movimientosuk@gmail.com for guestlist
University of London Union
University of London Union
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HY
Venue map
Widescreen
Widescreen are a 3-piece electronic/flamenco global beat act. Originated by the 70's Prog/Classical Guitarist David Clark Allen of Carmen fame. Their music is a fascinating mix of Classical Spanish Flamenco, Mediterranean and eastern European groove and electronic beats. At times it seems quiet purist and then it will magically shift into the outer-worldly yet always flowing always remaining exciting and uplifting. Since their beginnings last year they have already supported Ojos De Brujo, Eliades Ochoa and Buena Vista Social Club!! Expect something special from this fast rising group.
Latin Dub Sound System
The Latin Dub Sound System is about big bass lines, carnival rhythms, and that moment when the music just makes you want to lose control. It’s a genre defying live sound that incorporates Latin percussion, house-driven melodies, dub beats, uplifting vocals, flamenco guitars, Mambo horns and hip hop.
Nottinghill Arts Club
Predating by over 9 years the current bar/club revolution, the nottinghillartsclub is a specialist pioneering music and arts venue.
Venue map
Thursday 7th February @ The Salmon and Compass
MOVIMIENTOS
"Música Mestiza. Documentary films. Latin Culture"
Thursday 7th February @ The Salmon and Compass
La Lucha Sigue!
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▲ UPSTAIRS - Documentary films from 7pm including:-
Maquilapolis: City Of Factories
This unique documentary tells the story of globalization from the personal perspectives of Carmen and a dynamic group of Mexican maquiladora workers who together are working towards creating liveable solutions to the complexities of life in a globalized city. The film meets women who are each dealing with the hardships of environmental toxins, labor rights abuse, infrastructure and housing issues, and women's rights. MAQUILAPOLIS approaches the workers as experts who can provide us with keys to our common future, inviting them to co-author their own story on videotape.
www.maquilapolis.com
+ Presentation, film clips and discussion hosted by Business Human Rights
showcasing the start of a series of case studies of their work in Latin America
www.business-humanrights.org
▼ DOWNSTAIRS – All night
Plus music from Movimientos DJs;
Cal Jader aka Springfield/ Pablo N/ Ernesto/ Sharp Sharp
playing the Movimientos mix of Musica Mestiza – from Folkloric to Electronic - Salsa, Cumbia, Latin Dub, Reggaeton, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Rumba, Samba, Baile Funk, Latin House, Drum and Bass and other fresh music from the Latin underground!!!
25 copies of new Movimientos mix CD to giveaway!
7pm-2am
Entry: £3 /Donations before 9
Salmon and Compass
58 Penton Street (Corner of Chapel Market)
N1 9ES (Angel tube/Northern Line)
www.movimientos.org.uk
www.myspace.com/movimientos
Movimientos @ The Notting Hill Arts Club Tuesday 29/1/2007
MOVIMIENTOS presents
LA LECHE
The new sounds of the Latin Alternative
TUESDAY 29th January @ THE NOTTING HILL ARTS CLUB
Le Pico (Live)
From the stables of Los Amigos Invisibles comes a sensual blend of Latin grooves, From Disco to Deep House, Brazilian & Broken Beats
Goyes (Live)
Electro-acoustic Latin Rock
Sandra D'Angelo (Live PA)
Baile Funk/Electro/Brazilian beats
+ Featuring special guest from Rio - Baile Funk Superstar………….
MC Gringo
(Man Recordings)
Special guest
DJ Zen
UK manager of the original Latin Alternative label Sonic360 Records, Zen has supported the likes of Kinky & Nortec Collective, and brings a fresh perspective on Latin music with a selection of cutting edge beats
Followed by late night club session with Movimientos DJs
A heady mix of Musica Mestiza, from Folkloric to Electronic, new wave Cumbia, Latin Dub, Norteno beats, Reggae-Ska, Rumba, Rock, Hip Hop, Baile Funk, Salsa, Latin House, Brazilian Drum n Bass & beyond
6pm-2am
Entry: £5 (Free b4 8)
Notting Hill Arts Club
21 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JQ
(2mins from Notting Hill Gate tube)
www.sonic360.com
www.myspace.com/lepico
www.myspace.com/goyesmusic
www.myspace.com/sandradangelo
www.myspace.com/mcgringo