After their great Band on the Wall “Tito Puente” tribute show at the start of the year, we’re happy to welcome back the UK’s top mambo band Orchestra Mambo International on Saturday 21st December for a big Christmas salsa party. This time, the band is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the greatest Latin music label of all time…..Fania Records. The label’s standing in Latin music is equivalent to what Blue Note is to jazz, Tamla Motown is to soul and Trojan is to reggae…..simply the greatest of all time.
Orchestra Mambo International will be playing iconic songs and music by the Fania Allstars, Ray Barretto, Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe, Larry Harlow, Tito Puente, Cheo Feliciano, Louie Ramirez and many more amazing Fania artists. Featuring musicians who have played with Latin legends such Joe Bataan, Larry Harlow, Oscar D’Leon, Tito Allen, Jimmy Bosch, the 12 piece salsa and mambo ensemble really bring the heat to the dancefloor.
The night will be hosted by DJ Lubi, who will also play salsa sets before, between and after the live music sets. DJ Lubi has compiled several titles for the re-launched Fania label, including the 4 CD boxed set “Salsa : A Musical History” and the critically acclaimed and ever-popular “NYC Salsa” series (Vols 1, 2 and 3).
Latin Jam After-Party – 10pm to late – Band on the Wall – hosted by DJ Lubi and DJ Jane Salsaldi – playing salsa, mambo, Latin bugalu, Cuban music, merengue, bachata and Latin electronica…..entry is free for everyone, gig goers and late night revellers alike
Bar open: 12.00pmArtists on stage: 7.30pm
Curfew: 2.00am
Stage: The Venue