FRIDAY 29 NOV. JAMBO! w GRUPO LOKITO + DJ RUSS JONES @ Magic Garden [Battersa]

JAMBO , One of London's most popular world music club nights is back to Magic Garden in Battersea with some of the deadliest African rhythms live plus Dj Sessions by Dj Russ Jones aka Hackney Globe trotter. Back in 2010 Dj Russ Jones created Afro Cup Festival celebrating African music in London with diversity of bands & Dj's alongside the worldcup. This year JAMBO! will bring more roots styles showcasing styles that veer the music of Africa includes a broad variety like : Soukous, Lingala, Ndombolo, Makossa, Afrobeat, Afropop, Mbalax, Benga, Morna, Highlife, Jazz, Zouk, Raï, afro-latin and many more. Get ready to see some of the best artists and styles from different bands influenced by African rhythms and sounds. FRIDAY 29 NOV. | JAMBO w/ GRUPO LOKITO + DJ RUSS JONES @ Magic Garden [Battersa] Doors: 5pm Price: Free before 8pm - £5 After ALC Facebook events: https://www.facebook.com/ArribaLaCumbia/events HGT WEBSITE : http://www.hackneygt.com/ More info: http://www.magicgardenpub.com ******************************** GRUPO LOKITO Grupo Lokito, UK-based Congolese Rumba/Salsa/Seben/Soukous/Cuban Son band. Grupo Lokito fuses contemporary Congolese and Latin music creating a modern day cocktail of two of the great musical cultures of the world. The result is a fresh and vibrant sound, providing a musical insight into these great grooves. Formed in 2006 by British Latin pianist Sara McGuinness and Congolese singer Jose Hendrix Ndelo, Grupo Lokito’s musicians are a mix of top Congolese, Latin and British artists who have chosen to make London their home. The result – a unique musical feast with an explosive stage show. www.grupolokito.co.uk ******************************** Dj RUSS JONES aka Hackney Globe trotter The musical adventures have seen Russ djing literally all around the world to hosting his own festival in East London and festival stages at the likes of Glastonbury and Bestival. There have been mixes on BBC Radio 1, 6Music and more. A number of compilation CDs including the ground breaking Future World Funk series and a couple of releases with the Basement Jaxx . There is currently a weekly podcast on www.SOASRadio.org and he still hosts a monthly party with a whole plethora of amazing tropical bands and DJs. http://www.myspace.com/russjones1 http://www.hackneygt.com/ ******************************** FRIDAY 29 NOV. | JAMBO w/ GRUPO LOKITO + DJ RUSS JONES @ Magic Garden [Battersa] Doors: 5pm Price: Free before 8pm - £5 After ALC Facebook events: https://www.facebook.com/ArribaLaCumbia/events HGT WEBSITE : http://www.hackneygt.com/ Curated by Arriba la Cumbia! www.arribalacumbia.com [email protected] www.hackneygt.com www.latinosinlondon.com [email protected] Twitter @latinosinlondon @arribalacumbia @HackneyGTUK [Dj Russ Jones & Carlos Nino]