Yaabafunk, Perunika Trio, Bedoiun Jerry Can Band (+ the Green Note Festival of Latin Music)

Also be sure to check out:

BULGARIANS AND BEDOIUN

LIVE ON STAGE: PERUNIKA TRIO

(sublime Bulgarian a cappella women singers)

+ SPECIAL GUEST: GOMA GHANAEIM

+ other members of BEDOIUN JERRY CAN BAND

(deep roots music from the Sinai Desert)

+ RESIDENT DJ: JAMIE RENTON

@ DARBUCKA

THURSDAY 5TH JUNE 2008, 8PM - 12AM

Chilli Fried, London's leading global beat session, presents the cream of 2 contrasting musical cultures: the rich Bulgarian tradition of unaccompanied women singers represented by the striking, passionate voices of the Perunika Trio and the wild trance inducing sounds of the Sinai Desert provided by special guest Goma Ghanaeim from the acclaimed Bedouin Jerry Can Band.

Eugenia Georgieva, Victoria Mancheva and Victoria Evstatieva, the 3 young women who make up The Perunika Trio met through the London Bulgaria Choir. All are of Macedonian descent and spent their early years in the Bulgaria, but are now based in London. Their debut album Introducing: Perunika Trio (Riverboat) is a journey through the rich musical landscape of Southern Bulgaria: its laments, chants and love songs. Tonight, they'll be bringing this hauntingly beautiful voyage of discovery to life on the stage of Darbucka's beautiful Bedouin basement bar.

Opening the evening will be a special guest spot from Goma Ghanaeim, master of the traditional simsimiyya lute and founder member of The Bedouin Jerry Can Band, who play the deep roots music of the Sinai Desert. Their debut album Coffee Time (30 IPS) caused quite a stir on it's release last year. Tonight Goma will be joined by other members of the group, offering a rare opportunity to catch them in an intimate setting.

All this + resident DJ Jamie Renton spinning global beats and roots rhythms.

Chilli Fried North,

8 PM - 12 AM,

Thursday 5th June 2008 at Darbucka,

182 St John Street,

London, EC1V 4JZ

£5 / £3 concs

020 7490 8772

Nearest Tubes: Farringdon / Angel

http://www.chillifried.com/

www.myspace.com/chillifried

http://www.darbucka.com/

www.myspace.com/perunika

http://www.jerrycanband.com/

The Green Note Festival of Latin Music 2008:

(Tickets available via http://www.wegottickets.com/.

Check out http://www.greennote.co.uk/ for more info)

Friday 13th & Saturday 14th June: QUIMANTU

We launch the festival with a two night residency from one of Europe's most accomplished South American ensembles, led by Chilean virtuoso musician & multi-instrumentalist, Mauricio Venegas-Astorga, who is joined by some of the UK's finest performers. Quimantu present a vibrant repertoire of songs and music drawn from the diverse rhythms, styles and instruments of Latin America, Europe and beyond, brilliantly and effortlessly bringing together a diversity of cultures that blazes with skilful technique, energy, passion, poetry & rhythm.

(£15 adv -N.B. pls specify if it is for the Fri or the Sat night)

Sunday 15th June: REGIONAL BOLA OITO with BOSCO DE OLIVEIRA

An evening of Brazilian roots music: the hippest Samba de Rais (roots samba), burning Samba-Jazz and Chorinho, featuring classic compositions and stories of the masters of Samba from throughout the last century. Presented by renowned percussionist and historian, Bosco De Oliveira.

(£8 adv)

Thursday 19th June: MATICES LATINOS

Matices Latinos is a group dedicated to playing Latin American folk and popular music. They embrace popular musical traditions of countries such as Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Puerto Rico, Argentina and Cuba and have an inclination towards rhythms with a strong African presence. In this amazing collaboration, renowned Latin American musicians Luz Elena Caicedo and Wilmer Sifontes will take you on an authentic Latin journey through passion and melancholy with rhythmic and energetic music.

(£8 adv)

Friday 20th June: ANABELLA ZOCH

In her first UK appearance, Argentine singer-songwriter Anabella Zoch, will present songs from her new album "Merece lo que sueñas", a passionate vanguardist take on the roots music of South America; an exciting journey from Zamba to Chacarera, Tango to Waltz. If you like Mercedes Sosa, you'll love Anabella Zoch!

(£8 adv)

Saturday 21st June: FAMILY ATLANTICA

Renowned vocalist and cuatro player, Luzmira Zerpa leads her new ensemble which blends traditional Venezuelan songs with the explosive Afro-Latin percussion of Kwame Owosu, the flute of Jack Yglesias and the celebrated electric guitar of Adrian Owuso. Together, they offer a fresh perspective on the beautiful folk traditions of Venezuela.

(£10 adv)

Sunday 22nd June: MUSIC & POETRY OF THE CHILEAN EXILE

A special programme mixing the New Song & poetry of the Chilean Exile, featuring passionate songstress, Silvia Balducci, and renowned Chilean poet/playwright, Alfredo Cordal. Together, they will explore the work of Pablo Neruda, Violeta Parra and Victor Jara, digging into the roots of Chile and its artistic legacy, and creating a new form of expression with a contemporary appeal and meaning.

(£8 adv)

Thursday 26th June: MAJAGUA

An evening of Latin American Folklore, including Cumbias, Bambucos & Joropos from Colombia & Venezuela; Corridos & Rancheras from Mexico & Valses, Carnavalitos, Guainos y Zambas from Peru, Bolivia & Argentina. Majagua strive to keep true to the traditional sounds and rhythms in which each tune was conceived, but at the same time are open to incorporate new arrangements, giving each melody a personalized and fresh angle.

(£8 adv)

Friday 27th June: GUILLERMO ROZENTHULER & RIOPLATENSES

Innovative vocalist, Guillermo, headlines UK's favourite Argentine folk music ensemble, presenting their new album, "A route to the roots". Groovy Milonga and Candombe, foot-tapping Chacarera and exciting tales from the Rio de la Plata, topped with some Afro and Eastern vibes."...catch a Latin band without a Latin cliché in sight..." (Jazz UK)

(£10 adv)

Saturday 28th June: SONEANDO

Highly danceable Salsa and Cuban Son from this lively band featuring some of London's top Latin musicians. The band is led by pianist, Sara McGuinness, who is well known on the UK Salsa scene and has played and studied Cuba with members of the Buenavista Social Club. The band also features vibrant Cuban vocalists, Jesus Cutiño & Yuri, Elpidio Caicedo on bass, and Roberto Pla and David Pattman on percussion.

(£8 adv)

Thursday 3rd July: VIENTO SUR + DIEGO LAVERDE

Blending an array of styles and music from countries such as Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba and Bolivia, newly formed trio, Viento Sur, bring together diverse Latin American rhythms, as well as panpipe music from the Bolivian Andes. Support from renowned Colombian harpist, Diego Laverde.

(£8 adv)

Friday 4th July: CALLE LIMON

Contemporary Afro-Peruvian Jazz from London-based quintet. Calle Limón mix classics of Peruvian coastal music with delicate improvisation. The Spanish-Language parallel to Bossa-Nova: gentle, swinging and seductive... A most refreshing, unexpected combination from this beautiful & culturally diverse part of Latin-America.

(£9 adv)

Saturday 5th July: LA XULA

LaXula leads audiences on a journey of wonder and decadence... Songs drift effortlessly from the dusty sun-baked routes of Southern Spain to the pulsing urban vibrancy of the East London underground. There is a plaintive fiesta of influences from Flamenco to Arabic, Tango to Roma, laced with indie-rock psychedelia. Deeply rooted in an ancient feminine spirit, this travelling band of captivating musicians and alluring performers present sensuous and bewitching music, with a remarkable stage presence that brings together neo-burlesque glamour and gypsy defiance.

(£10 adv)

Tickets available via:

http://www.wegottickets.com/

See: http://www.greennote.co.uk/ for more info...

LIVE MUSIC @ THE NOTTING HILL ARTS CLUB!!

TUESDAY 27th May @ THE NOTTING HILL ARTS CLUB!! Go see.....


MOVIMIENTOS (LIVE)
From folkloric roots to cutting edge electronic -
Movimientos is the sound of London's Latin alternative.

Peyoti For President (Live)
Beatnik revolutionaries fusing euphoric melodies with Ska, Flamenco, Rumba & Samba
http://www.peyoti.com/

Oddjob (Live)
World funk brew mixing Latin and Caribbean carnival rhythms, Afrobeat, Funk and a hint of Gypsy rhythms and Flamenco flavour
www.myspace.com/oddjobworldfunk

+ Special Guest –

"The Return of the Havana Kid"

DJ Clem George
DJs Cal Jader (Movimientos) and Zen (Sonic 360) with blend of Future Latin, Neo-Tropical, Mestizo rhythms, and electronic beats

TUESDAY 27th May @

THE NOTTING HILL ARTS CLUB
7pm-2am
Entry: £5 (£3 before 8pm)
Notting Hill Arts Club
21 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3JQ
(2mins from Notting Hill Gate tube)



Monthly events showcasing the most interesting local and international Latin-centric acts, plus films screenings, exhibitions and Latin culture
More info:

http://www.movimientos.org.uk/

www.myspace.com/movimientos


MORE INFO

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)

www.myspace.com/oddjobworldfunk



Peyoti for President
Peyoti for President are gypsy beatnik revolutionaries fusing euphoric melodies with elements of Flamenco, Rumba & Samba opposing musical lethargy and rapping no-bullshit words calling for 21st century uprising. The band is comprised of some of the most innovative and diverse world musicians playing with melody, rhythm, spirit, attitude, with a 21st century punk with purpose. Call it what you want but Peyoti for President is unique, unexplored territory, an atom about to be split wide open.

Following the massive success of their support slot on various Manu Chao tour dates last year playing to crowds of over 5000 people, and the imminent release of their debut album "Rising Tide Of Conformity" Peyoti For President launch into summer 2008 with vigour and purpose.

'Flamenco thunder, Bolenesque vocals, a sixties pop sensibility and political conscience makes Peyoti for President an agreeable antidote to all the tedious guitar bands busy going nowhere.' The Independent

www.myspace.com/peyotiforpresident

http://www.peyoti.com/



Movimientos Live
With their monthly live music night Movimientos is bringing together some of the most accomplished & exciting up and coming Latin-centric acts, playing traditional roots music, global fusions, and future Latin alternative, from London, the UK and beyond. Alongside a mix of film, poetry, performance, art and visuals their events aim to showcase the diversity of the Latin culture in London & the UK and highlight the passion and energy that gives the music its power to inspire.

http://www.movimientos.org.uk/

www.myspace.com/movimientos

-- Next Movimientos @ The Notting Hill Arts Club on the 27th May

Movimientos Radio on La Invasion

Saturdays 2pm-4pm

http://www.radioweb.tv/

Movimientos - Musica Mestiza. Documentary Film. Latin culture.

-1st THURSDAY OF THE MONTH @ THE SALMON & COMPASS

-4th TUESDAY OF THE MONTH @ THE NOTTING HILL ARTS CLUB

http://www.movimientos.org.uk/

www.myspace.com/movimientos

movimientosuk@gmail.com

Copy Courtesy:

DJ Jamie Renton

jamierenton@ukonline.co.uk

Chilli Fried South

Lilliput Theatre Premieres “The Emperor’s New Clothes”

Children’s Theatre Uses Caribbean Vernacular To Put An Original Spin On Classic Tale

May 9, 2008 – Port of Spain, Trinidad... Trinidad and Tobago’s audiences will be taken on a thought-provoking and imaginative journey with Lilliput Theatre’s adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson tale, The Emperor’s New Clothes. The production will premiere on Friday May 16, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at Queen’s Hall and will run throughout the weekend.

The Lilliputians expressing themselves.

The young thespians will offer two versions of the classic tale emphasising the relevance of the story’s metaphor in today’s society. Lilliput’s junior drama class will stay true to the original tale, telling the story as presented by the original author. Contrasting the traditional story is the Seniors’ presentation from the perspective of ‘guntas’ or gangsters. In this alternate offering the young actors use the vernacular and culture of their familiar Caribbean landscape, drawing a parallel to contemporary society that any Caribbean audience could relate to. The play’s director, Wendell Manwarren, saw this year’s project as a means of facilitating the youth’s reconnection with the art of storytelling. “The reason why all good stories endure is that they are applicable over time. Certainly if we are aware of what is going on right now, we can see where it will apply,” he said.

At recent rehearsals for Lilliput’s upcoming production.

The production came out of the creative mind of designer and artist, Merylle Mahabir whose theme and conceptual costume designs served as a catalyst for the Lilliputians playwriting process. Every year, Noble Douglas, Lilliput’s artistic director, producer and choreographer is challenged with creating choreography that stays true to the theme while accommodating Mahabir’s abstract and unconventional costume designs. “It is a very difficult process that often calls me to look within myself. I work with children and teenagers of a range of abilities so this is an integral consideration in my compositions,” reflected Douglas. The end result is an intricately woven play that carefully balances the elements of dance, drama and costuming.

Lilliput’s dancers prepare for the Queen’s Hall stage.

Lilliput Theatre teaches drama to children aged 7 to 18 and dance to children aged 3 to 18. It was founded in 1975 and encourages self-confidence through the challenge of theatre, game play and imagination. Juxtaposing rising concerns for indiscriminate government spending with growing complacency in society, Lilliput’s 2008 production is well timed.


WHAT: The Emperor’s New Clothes

WHO: Lilliput Theatre

WHEN:
Friday May 16, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday May 17, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday May 18, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Queen’s Hall, St. Anns, Port of Spain

TICKETS: $80 adults/$60 children
Crosby’s Music Centre, St. James or students of Lilliput Theatre

THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES

Food for thought
Lilliput Theatre – The Company

Lilliput theatre was born in 1975 out of the vision of two artists, actor Tony Hall and dancer Noble Douglas, who were driven to use the performing arts as a medium to stimulate young people’s creative energy, and to build their character, self confidence and self esteem. The theatre company has evolved its own techniques and exercises that are deftly employed to create drama and tell stories in novel ways, scripted by the young thespians themselves. The end result is abstract, innovative and thought-provoking productions with intricately woven scripts of drama, dance and costuming. Under the guidance of artistic director, Noble Douglas, drama director, Wendell Manwarren and costume designer, Merylle Mahabir, Lilliput offers drama instruction to children aged 7 to 18 and training in contemporary modern dance to children aged 3 to 18. Lilliput provides youth with a forum for self exploration and expression, to channel their imagination while nurturing a love, respect and discipline for the craft and tradition of the performing arts and the creative process.



THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES
The Poem, by Merylle Mahabir.


The Emperor had a Vision

said, "I need something new!",

He got a fancy new Tailor,

and a fancy house too.


Then Empire State buildings

new boats and a plane

to wear his new clothes in,

we know it's insane.


The Emperor's New Yes Friends

say "the Clothes looking fine!"

but there's nothing to see,

are they deaf, dumb and blind?


We all see that he's naked;

is he going mad?

And he spends all our money,

it is mad, bad and sad.


The Emperor's New Clothes

are outrageous, expensive,

but there will be a parade and

we're creative, inventive.


We took a page from Pierrot:

cut old curtains and lace,

put on a straw hat

and made up our face.


With dames, baby Dolls

though our costumes are scant

Saga boys, Devils, Imps

don't tell us we can't.


The Nation's not safe now,

so just as a surety,

Lilliput walks with Stick-fighters

for our own Band Security.

Tribalondon 2008 Featuring Oojami DJ Set 9th February