Zaperoco presents: Akolá Tambó ft Alvaro Llerena + Dare Balogun + Galletas Calientes

Our fourth edition of Zaperoco is here — and esta vez we’re doing things differently: live music, deeper roots, and a new North London location Unit 58! � From the streets of the Colombian Caribbean to the ancestral heartbeat of the drum — this is where Afro-Colombian rhythms meet the vibrant energy inspired by picotero culture. � Live bullerengue from Akolá Tambó, UK’s first bullerengue collective, joined by master percussionist Álvaro Llerena Martínez, son of legend Petrona Martínez. � DJ sets from: Dare Balogun — DJ and producer exploring Africa’s rich dance music heritage — from Highlife to Soukous and Makossa — reconnecting rhythms to global dance floors. Galletas Calientes — producer known for blending Afro-Latin rhythms with fresh, dancefloor-ready sounds. Disco Tamarindo — Colombian duo debuting with a joyful, picó-inspired session. Our own Amancai — founder of Zaperoco, weaving Champeta, Soukous, Salsa, Cumbia, and diasporic heat into high-energy, spirit-driven sets. Expect: Soukous, Bullerengue, Champeta, Salsa, Cumbia, Zouk y más — Rooted in tradition. Built for the dance floor. �