Spanish Events in London
One of the best ways to learn a language is to go and live where it is spoken. If that is not your case, then take advantage of all the coming events related to the Hispanic Culture in London.MAY
DanceFlamenco Workshops with Saulo Garrido
Dates:3/13 May
Venue:The Gyn, Jubile Hall,30 The piazza, Covent Garden.
Music
LA LINEA - LONDON LATIN MUSIC FESTIVAL
-CAFE TACUBA
Date: 3 May 2008, 7.30pm
Venue: Southbank Centre Royal Festival Hall /0871 663 2500
With its sizzling mix of rock, hip-hop, ska and traditional Mexican music, Café Tacuba has been one of Latin America's most successful and innovative bands over the last fifteen years.
ROBERTO FONSECA with special guest Omara Portuondo
Cuban pianist, composer and bandleader
Date : 27 May, 7.30pm
Venue: Barbican Center
Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca returns to London with his mesmerising quintet following his sold-out show at this year’s London Jazz Festival which was met with two standing ovations. Drawing on his work with Buena Vista Social Club and a deep love of jazz, funk and soul , Roberto Fonseca recharges the Cuban tradition with his stunning stage show.
Theater
COMO AGUA PARA CHOCOLATE-LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE
May 13-31-Based on the original novel by Laura Esquivel
A sumptuous love story cooked up in a Mexican kitchen.This gorgeous, sexy tale is set in revolutionary Mexico in 1910. Tita, a young woman forced to watch her sister marry the man she loves, cooks to quench her aching heart. Her food intoxicates all who taste it, affecting them deeply and transporting them into a captivating world of magical realism.
www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
Venue:Southwark Playhouse -Shipwright Yard
Corner of Tooley St & Bermondsey St-London, SE1 2TF
JUNE
MusicEl Bicho and La Xula
THE BEST OF NEW URBAN FLAMENCO!
In Spain El Bicho is one of the hottest names on the ‘new’ flamenco scene. They merge rock guitars, jazz riffs and classic flamenco vocals, and a repertoire spanning bulerias, rumbas and tangos, creating a fresh and powerful new sound. This is their long-awaited UK debut.
www.elbicho.com
Drawing from similar inspirations, but creating a language entirely of their own, LaXula take audiences on a journey of wonder & decadence. Songs drift from dusty sunbaked routes of Southern Spain to the urban vibrancy of London underground. Routed in an ancient feminine spirit, this alluring band present sensuous and bewitching music bringing together neoburlesque glamour and gypsy defiance.
www.laxula.com
Date: 5 June
Venue:London, Islington Academy-N1 Centre Upper Street N1 0PS
JULY
ShowLUCHA LIBRE LONDON
Bursting with heroism, villainy, masked athleticism, virtuosity and a uniquely Mexican highflying take on free wrestling.
With a scorching carnival atmosphere, Lucha Libre London begins the moment you enter the Roundhouse Luchodrome.
Join us and go Lucha loco with Mexican DJs, food and drink.
Dates: 4,5,6 July, 2pm/7pm
Venue: Roundhouse, Camden Town
If you are the organizer of a Spanish or Latinamerican related event and want to appear here, please contact us: info@yourspanish.co.uk
