Chango Spasiuk double compilation out now
08 Mar 2010
A new 'Best Of' double compilation is released this week by Nascente Records (see here for release info). Tracks were selected by Chango himself, and include some previously unreleased recordings. Look out for this collection of Chango gems! (as well as new tour dates in May here)
SIDI GOMA live in Singapore
05 Mar 2010
Sidi Goma will perform on 24 April at the splendid Esplanade in Singapore, as part of the 'Tapestry' Sacred Music Festival. Don't miss if you are in the area! For performance details see here
SAMBASUNDA 'chamber ensemble' on tour in May 2010
01 Mar 2010
Acclaimed contemporary gamelan orchestra SambaSunda will tour in spring 2010 as a 'chamber ensemble'. This special project will feature a 5piece line-up inspired by the Sundanese 'Cihanjuran' tradition. Smaller it may be, but this new quintet will not miss the verve and sparkling spirit of the original SambaSunda 'gamelan big-band'.
Check here for tour dates.
Astillero play Shakespeare
05 Feb 2010
Astillero tango orchestra and international actors come together in an original production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Through the evocative power and passion of tango, the decline of the lovers is seen not as fate, but an act of orchestration. The musicians intertwine with the actors creating their world, their love, and ultimately their fate. The production opens at the Mercury Theatre Colchester on 25 February (see here for info, date and tickets)
Chango Spasiuk tour dates in 2010
20 Nov 2009
To coincide with a 'best of' double album release in March, chamamé hero Chango Spasiuk is set to visit Europe three times this year: we have tour dates in May, July and October 2010.
For confirmed tour dates see here; to book a concert for your venue, contact us now for availability!
Double sell out success for Astillero!
14 Nov 2009
The first UK tour for tango innovators Astillero finished last week on a big success note: not just one but two shows at the London Jazz Festival SOLD OUT on 13th November.
If you missed out this time around, watch this space for the group's next UK visit!
Sidi Goma perform at TED India!
17 Oct 2009
SidiGoma have been invited to perform at innovation conference TED India, among a line up of many high-profile international speakers. For details and schedules see here
KAPA Productions at WOMEX 09
15 Oct 2009
As every year, KAPA Productions will be present at WOMEX.
You can contact Katerina Pavlakis through the British Music stand at B3-100 (or email for an appointment).
See you all in Copenhagen!
Astillero first UK tour coming up!
10 Oct 2009
We are delighted to announce the first UK Tour of ASTILLERO from Buenos Aires in Oct/Nov this year. Don't miss their exciting and incisive 'tango de ruptura': ASTILLERO play live across the country from 30 Oct - 13 Nov, with a finale at the London Jazz Festival. For full tour dates see here
LaXula ON TOUR in Germany/GAS
17 Sep 2009
LaXula will come out and play live in a series of club & theatre gigs around Germany/Austria/Switzerland from 17-25 October. German-speaking fans take notice! For full details see here