Son Yambu, Malavita, Makala & Jimmy Bidaurreta + Tropical Pressure London Launch

A night of Latin grooves with a contemporary edge down at the Hoot! Son Yambu present a modern take on the sound of authentic Cuban son, continuing the Buena Vista legacy and letting it sit firmly in the 21st century. With incredible Cuban musicians making up the band Son Yambu’s live set is an experience not to miss. Alongside them, Malavita and Makala & Jimmy Bidaurreta will be getting the party started on stage, melding Latin influences with some funk and bass to get things going. Tropical Pressure DJs will also be on hand to launch their festival in London alongside Makala connecting the dots with a mix of tropical sounds, from classic to modern, across genres - get ready to dance!

Shika Shika London Showcase

Shika Shika have been making waves around the world since their foundation in 2015, exploring the lines between organic and electronic music inspired by the meeting of folk tradition and contemporary production. Movimientos are extremely excited to welcome some of this borderless collective for their debut London showcase!

Cinco De Mayo

Celebrating Cinco De Mayo with a mix of international live music, female mariachis, DJs, traditional dance, food and decor with a Mexican twist! Candeleros are flying in from Madrid with their modern twist on psychedelic cumbia and afro-latin rhythms alongside female-fronted mariachi duo Las Guadalupes and Jari Castillo. DJs Coco Maria, Gypsy Box and Cal Jader will be bringing the vibes from the decks throughout out the day, and with traditional dance from Mestizo Folklore and Atlachinolli Aztec Dance, this is set to be an almighty fiesta.

Manzana Tropical + Kit Sebastian + Mambo Chick + Cal Jader + Chonta DJ

Movimientos is back at Brixton’s legendary Hootananny with a stellar lineup of live tropical music! Having been making the rounds on London’s live circuit for years, Manzana Tropical will be presenting their full fat Peruvian Cumbia with an Amazonian twist, alongside fresh Mr Bongo signing Kit Sebastian with their melting pot of Jazz-tinged sounds from around the globe. Keeping things moving before and after, France’s Mambo Chick will be at the decks alongside our very own DJ Cal Jader.

FLAWA Opening Party: KARAMBA + Guests

FLAWA is fast approaching and we’ve got an incredible multi-disciplinary fiesta to kick things off! Expect live music from Barcelona-based KARAMBA, alongside some spoken word & theatrical performance for a little taste of what’s to come over the course of the festival.

FLAWA: La Dame Blanche + Wara

FLAWA are extremely excited to welcome this incredible lineup of Latinx artists, rattling your preconceptions of what Cuban music sounds like and consistently defying expectations, Cuba’s La Dame Blanche will be gracing the stage at Rich Mix alongside London powerhouse Wara!

The sounds of soul and samba run through Liniker’s blood. Following Brazil’s undisputed tradition as one of the world’s great musical nations, FLAWA is extremely excited to welcome some of São Paulo’s finest as Liniker e os Caramelows bring their beautiful energy to London.

Movimientos are delighted to present the launch of Esteban Card’s debut studio album, INELEMENTUM, channeling ancient diasporadic sentiments and traditions from Colombia with a contemporary approach.

We team up with Jazz Cafe to present a summer Sunday session dedicated to the colourful world of New York salsa in the company of Grupo Magnético, hailed as one of the most exciting new voices in Latin music.