There was a time, at the turn of the century, when the so-called patchanka (also defined as rock mestizo, rock metis or alt-Latino) finally enjoyed the fruits of two decades of underground music militancy. Manu Chao, Barcelona and its Ramblas, and the anti-globalization movement became the protagonists and subjects of...
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We’re almost there, just a few more days and La Linea Festival will “Latinise” London once again. With its 2018 edition, the music series, organized by ¡Como No! will reach its coming of age: 18 years dedicated to supporting, celebrating and spreading Latin music around London. It will keep on fulfilling its...
Even though places like El Raval, las Ramblas and El Barrí Gotic are far away, for one night it will feel like being in (and partying in) beautiful Barcelona. La Pegatina’s rhythmic drive is quintessentially and energetically Catalonian and since 2003, they’ve brought it along to everywhere they play. On...
Rhythm Passport holders, SOAS Radio listeners, welcome back for the fifth episode of Rhythm Passport on Air. Your monthly what’s on guide to London world music scene. Summer is only a few days away and the London music calendar is getting busier and busier. So stay tuned and in the...
