Movimientos is an organisation created to bring together and give a voice to the groups, organisations and individuals active in the UK that campaign on Latin America and on issues relating to the continent. The idea is to give a space and to broaden the audience for independent and marginalized voices and to celebrate Latin culture.
It that has been organising a monthly film and music night for 2 years, currently based at the Salmon and Compass bar in Islington, with political & social awareness documentary films, speakers and exhibitions as well as bringing the finest in a cross section of Latin music.
Musically the concept is to represent all styles of Latin American music from Salsa to Ska, Hip Hop & Reggaeton to reflect the struggles and conflicts that exist within the continent. They hosted powerful Colombian political hip-hop group Zona Marginal at their first ever event, and guest DJs have included some of the top Latin DJs in the country John Armstrong (Futuro Flamenco) & Lubi Jovanovic (Fania).
DJs Arias & Springfield host the monthly night of Latin American music & related global beats (with documentary films, live acoustic sessions, interactive visuals & exhibitions) with regular crowds of 200 at The Salmon and Compass, Islington, London. Guests have included DJs Gerry Lyseight/ John Armstrong/ Max Reinhardt/ DJ Cliffy
Recent events:
Massive Fania records event with live Salsa, & Reggaeton acts and DJs Lubi Jovanovic, Jose Luis & DJs Cliffy & Russ Jones (Future World Funk) with a full house at the 600 capacity Telegraph venue in Brixton
Movimientos hosted the launch party for the Latin American Film Festival in 2006
Guest DJ spots have included has London’s biggest Brazilian party Batmacumba at the ICA, Notting Hill Arts Club’s Future World Funk night, and Latin Flow at Cargo
Forthcoming for 2007: