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Saborrrrr

31/7/2016

 
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TONIGHT!

31/7/2016

 
An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe.

Esta será una gran noche en el Jazz Café!!! Diáspora + Fiesta Latina. Impresionante el trabajo y esfuerzo de tod@s y en especial el de Rory Duffy!!! Grande!!! Ahora, a disfrutar!
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19:00 - Doors
19:30 - Fiesta Latina
20:35 - Diáspora

Rea Qunta - Lead Vocals
Antonio Rubet - Lead Vocals
Pablo Raya - Guest Vocals
Alexandra Soto - Backing Vocals
Rory Duffy - Alto Saxophone, Flute, Backing Vocals
Will Barry - Piano
Will McGee - Bass
Dave Simpson - Kit, Timbales
Harry Hincapie - Congas
Lilli Elina - Percussion, Backing Vocals
Oliver Syrus - Tenor Saxophone
George Wrench - Trombone
Rocco Brunori - Trumpet
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Advance tickets for An evening in Cuba have sold out on Songkick but there are still tickets available here until 3pm

31/7/2016

 
Advance tickets for An evening in Cuba have sold out on Songkick but there are still tickets available here until 3pm:
Skiddle:
http://www.skiddle.com/…/Dispora--Fiesta-Latina--…/12797234/
Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/diaspora-fiesta-latina-ticke…
Lineup:
https://lineupnow.com/e…/diaspora-plus-support-fiesta-latina
Door tickets available on the night subject to capacity... Hurry!
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Percussionists warming up for @an evening in Cuba The Jazz Cafe! Sabrosura!

31/7/2016

 
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Artist Focus: Harry

30/7/2016

 
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 13-piece band TOMORROW 31st July, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night.
And finally... Harry Drummer!
Diáspora's conguero, Hector "Harry" Hincapie, from Colombia, has Latin rhythms in his blood. He worked for 10 years as lead percussionist for Paloqsea, a Latin American theatre company in Barcelona performing annually in LatinAmericando in Milan. In addition, he has worked with the Tutalis theatre company on the Cavais de Menorca Production and has worked as a music teacher. Since relocating from Barcelona to London, Harry produces and plays kit for Tiger Music Entertainment, one of the UK’s hottest emerging professional party bands, and will be opening tomorrow night playing cajon with Fiesta Latina.
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Peter Maxwell Photography

29/7/2016

 
We are delighted to confirm we will be joined by Peter Maxwell Photography for An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 13-piece band this Sunday 31st July.
Based in London, Peter Maxwell Photography and Peter Maxwell Wedding Photography is a professional photographer covering everything from commercial and portraits to music and still life, with a separate business devoted to weddings.
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Check out his beautiful work and portfolios here:
www.petermaxwellphotography.co.uk
www.petermaxwellweddings.co.uk

Artist Focus: Olly

29/7/2016

 
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora12-piece band on 31st July, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night.
​Olly is one of the founding members of Diáspora having played tenor and soprano saxophones, alto saxophone and flute with the band since 2009. Originally from London, Olly studied jazz at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and shortly afterwards met Rory in Manchester where he was teaching German and French. Since relocating to London, Olly has continued to excel in improvisational styles and contributed some soulful sax solos for Diaspora's upcoming album. In his spare time, Olly enjoys travelling, in particular ski trips to the Alps and Canada.
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Mambo Fantástico

29/7/2016

 
We are delighted to be joined by Mambo Fantástico for An evening in Cubaat The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 13-piece band on 31st July.
Mambo Fantástico run classes and dance events for the LGBTQ+ community. Specialising in New York style salsa, they provide fun, interesting and accessible classes for all, taking you on a journey from your very first dance steps to confident social dancer through immersion in music.
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Check them out here: www.mambofantastico.com
and here:
www.facebook.com/mambofantastico
See you on the dance floor!

Artist Focus: Dave

28/7/2016

 
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 12-piece band on 31st July, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night.
Dave, master drummer, accomplished arranger and percussion section leader is one of the founding members of Diáspora. Dave and Rory met at the RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music where they put together a one-off 19-piece band supporting Bassekou Kouyaté, and they have been playing together since 2009. Trained at the college with Dave Hassell, Dave is an experienced artist in his own right having directed his own salsa band and working with many orchestras and ensembles across the UK.
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Currently based in Dorset south-west England, Dave combines an intensive performing, teaching and recording schedule with an open university degree to boot. Dave contributed to some of the writing on Diaspora's upcoming album and leads a burning hot Bateria.

Artist Focus: Rory

27/7/2016

 
Diáspora's writer, producer and saxophonist Rory Duffy first discovered Latin music and salsa through listening to the records of Paquito D'Rivera and has been composing and arranging Latin music since 2005. Originally from Stroud south west England, Rory studied saxophone at the RNCM - Royal Northern College of Music, before moving to London where he currently sings and plays sax/flute in Rory Jazz and Bossa Nova ensembles and keyboards in Latin party band Fiesta Latina. Diáspora combines Rory's love of fiery Latin rhythms, cool Brazilian harmony and sultry lyricism.
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An Evening In Cuba at Jazz Cafe on Jul 31, 2016

27/7/2016

 
Following today's last minute exciting addition to An evening in Cuba ft. Diáspora 12-piece + Fiesta Latina, there's more to come in the next few days leading up to the show...
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Meanwhile, you can still get your tickets here:
https://tickets.songkick.com/events/27500719
Feel the rhythm... boom boom!!

JUST ANNOUNCED: guest vocalist Pablo Raya

27/7/2016

 
JUST ANNOUNCED:
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 12-piece band on 31st July, we are delighted to announce guest vocalist Pablo Raya.
Born in Montilla, Córdoba where he started singing at the age of five, Pablo is a singer, dancer and performance artist. High School Musical, produced by Stage Entertainment, was his first experience in show business. After his performance, the giant Disney Channel signed him, becoming part of the company’s TV productions and image of the channel in Spain.
Film credits such as “Mamma Mía” and “Ay Carmela!” on musical theatere and also international productions such as the teen phenomenon "Casi Angeles" for Argentine television or the lead role in the science fiction feature film "Ozoner" directed by John Waterfall and co-produced for New York Film Academy.
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Pablo has lived and worked in Madrid, New York and London and is very excited about making cameo appearance on some lead numbers with the band.
Get your tickets from:
https://tickets.songkick.com/events/2750071

Artist Focus: George

26/7/2016

 
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 12-piece band on 31st July, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night.
George, originally from Huddersfield, studied jazz trombone at the Trinity College Of Music, London, and subsequently lived and worked in London freelancing with various orchestras and ensembles including Riot Jazz and Matt Roberts Big Band which included appearances at EFG London Jazz Festival and London O2 Arena, Greenwich. Currently based in Leeds, George combines a busy performing and teaching schedule up and down the country, and marathon running in his spare time!
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Artist Focus: Lilli

25/7/2016

 
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 12-piece band on 31st July, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night.
Lilli, pioneer of the "Chambomba" groove, is perhaps most well-known as percussionist, pianist and vocalist in Penya, a band blending Colombian and Latin influences with dance music, rock and electronica, who recently launched their self-titled album to great acclaim. No stranger to the London Latin circuit having played with several salsa bands, Lilli makes frequent trips to Cuba where she has studied with some of the world's leading bands and percussionists. In addition to being a natural phenomenon and creative whirlwind of talent, Lilli is also an avid photographer, linguist and translator.
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The Instant Latin House Party

23/7/2016

 
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora12-piece band on 31st July, let's take a look at support act Fiesta Latina.
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Fiesta Latina is the "instant coffee" alternative to the brewed beans of Diáspora and mixes salsa, merengue, son and rumba with Latin jazz, pop, samba and Bossa Nova to create a fresh, funky and instant Latin house party experience. With its compact lineup of vocals, keys, cajon and trumpet, each of the instruments taking their respective leads, their performance style places a high emphasis on live, acoustic, spontaneous interaction.

Starting off in late 2013 with the re-launch of Rubicon Bar Surbiton and in early 2014 with Be At One Reading's 1st birthday, the band went on to perform a sequence of events celebrating Havana Club "El Ron De Cuba" which took them to Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Oxford, Plymouth and Birmingham as well as London venues such as The Lion And Unicorn, Duke's Head Putney, The Half Moon Putney and the Sugar Hut. In summer 2016, the band were joined by Alexandra and will be opening the night with a short set of tunes by the likes of Juan Luis Guerra and Celia Cruz as well as some tropical classics.

#fiesta #salsa #acoustic #Latin #house #party #instant #coffee #cocktail#mocktail #jazz #fusion

Artist Focus

21/7/2016

 
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 12-piece band on 31st July, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night...
...we're taking a couple of days off the focus to let you guys chill for a bit but stay tuned for more coming next week!
Meanwhile, you can find tickets here: http://bit.ly/cuba_jazz
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Artist Focus: Will B

20/7/2016

 
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora12-piece band on 31st July, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night.
​Will is a London-based pianist, drummer and percussionist currently studying at the Royal Academy of Music. He has appeared as part of many different projects at venues in his home town such as the The 606 Jazz club., Ronnie Scotts, The Bull's Head and the The Vortex.
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Will has performed with Clark Tracey, Mark Lockheart, Jean Toussaint, NYJO and, whilst living in Spain, Mario Rossi, Madison McFerrin and Perico Sambeat. During his year in Spain he played in Barcelona, Alicante and Madrid with Cuban trombonist Julio Montalvo Collective and recorded for students at Berklee College of Music in Valencia. He also appeared on two CDs and gave a masterclass at the Sedajazz school. Most recently Will appeared as part of Phronesis bassist Jasper Høiby's new group ‘Qualia’. Chucho Valdes(Irakere) described his playing as "sensitive and fluid - a beautiful sound”.

Artist Focus: Antonio

19/7/2016

 
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 12-piece band on 31st July, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night.
Leading man for the night Antonio, born and bred in Madrid, has dedicated his professional life to his passion, the music in its many wonderful flavours and forms. An engaging and inspiring lead vocalist and showman, Antonio has grown up immersed in an array of music and dance styles from salsa and Latin to Spanish Copla, Pop, Flamenco, Classic Ballad. Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet, Tap and Flamenco.
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Recent accreditations include OEM Orquesta (Barcelona), Quin Ritme (Barcelona), Barcelona-Remember(Barcelona), Bourbon Cafe (Madrid), Stradivarius (Valencia) and Amadeus Orchestra (Madrid). Musical theatre accreditations include La Viuda Alegre, El viaje a Simorgh, Aggiungi un posto a tavola, El Callejon de los Gatos, Top Broadway & Magic and Antologia.

Artist Focus: Rea

18/7/2016

 
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 12-piece band on 31st July, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night.
Rea Qunta is a natural singer-songwriter. Ever since appearing in a music video at three and recording her first song at six, Rea has performed everything from reggae and 60s / 70s soul and motown to jazz and Latin. "I listen to a wide variety of music and therefore I feel this is reflectedthrough the music I create. I feel the music transcends genre, as it is what is in the heart that matters. I like to see each song as a canvas on which to paint musical ideas."
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With Q The Music, Rea's vocal style branches everything from jazz, progressive rock, funk and romantic to Celtic folk, Latin, pop and minimalism. Rea won an international songwriting competition in 2005 and this year released a solo album "8 Hours" to great acclaim. "I really believe that music can make the world go round, and that special song or piece has the power to inspire, communicate and translate what otherwise cannot be said in simple words. I feel we have a responsiblity as artists to keep filling the world with light, hope and encourage others to keep creating a better world." July's performance will see Rea delivering the lead lines on songs from Diaspora's upcoming album.

ViVaLaSalsa KiZomBa

18/7/2016

 
We are delighted to be joined by Tony Vivalasalsa for An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 12-piece band on 31st July.
Viva La Salsa is a team of world renowned instructors offering salsa dancers the experience to dance to their fulfilment in a lively, energetic atmosphere. Based in London, the team also specialise in Kizomba, a new dance to Europe that hales from Angola with its roots in Zouk, a dance that brings you close to your partner with music that'll intoxicate and excite.
Check out their range of courses, classes and events here:
http://www.vivalasalsakizomba.com
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Artist Focus: Will M

17/7/2016

 
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 12-piece band on 31st July, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night.
One of the founding members of the band, Will Ml, originally from Wimbledon, has been gigging frequently on bass guitar, upright bass and piano since his school days. Will M has travelled to some incredible destinations, including living in Brazil and Cuba (six months in each country), working as a professional agent in the Canary Islands and taking frequent trips to the Iberian Peninsula. Diáspora combines two of his main interests: his passion for all things Hispanic and Lusitanian and his love of great music.
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Rory Duffy is playing salsa music at Stockwell

17/7/2016

 
¡Agozar! And it feels like Cuba in London for a very hot Sunday afternoon rehearsal.
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Artist Focus: Alexandra

16/7/2016

 
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora12-piece band on 31st July, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night.
Alexandra is a Spanish vocalist and composer. Raised in a family of musicians and singers, she has been trained from a very early age to play piano, cello and guitar. Alexandra is lead vocalist at Riamba and working through different music projects playing repertoires of Spanish and Latin American music, Cuban son, Bossa Nova, and danceable Latin hits. Also an active member of gospel choir Enclavegospel, Alexandra will be opening the night with Fiesta Latina.
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Off to Somerset this morning to play for the wedding at the lovely North Cadbury Court

16/7/2016

 
Off to Somerset this morning to play for the wedding at the lovely North Cadbury Court
#fiesta #summer vibes #acoustic #Latin #duo
don't forget to catch the fiesta opening for DiásporaAn evening in Cuba 31st July

Artist Focus: Rocco

15/7/2016

 
In the run up to An evening in Cuba at The Jazz Cafe featuring Diáspora 12-piece band on 31st July, we're running an artist focus on the players joining us for the night. First up, Trumpet Rocco!
Rocco was born and raised on the Tuscan hills just outside Florence. With Tamales de Chipil, Rocco toured Italy, Switzerland, France and Mexico before traveling around the world and studying jazz at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. After recording with Bandabardò and 2 years traveling through New Zealand and Australia, Rocco came to London where he attended a Master of Music Education at the UCL and currently performs in Brown Sugar Jazz and Fiesta Latina.
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