See: Havana Cultura live in UK & Paris/ WIN tickets

Jonathan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:03:04 +0000

You already know how much we’ve been diggin’ the just released Gilles Peterson presents Havana Cultura – New Cuba Sound double album on Brownswood ! and so we’re thrilled to be heading to the London and Paris shows coming up very soon (see info below). We predict that this album is going to be with us for a long time, kinda like Gilles’ mighty Nuyorican Soul album has been and so we urge you to get yourself a copy and to check out these first wave of events to celebrate the release.

All the live events have a 9 piece Havana Cultura band direct from Cuba rippin it up, featuring special guests Danay, the 24 year old new discovery (think Badu and Jill Scott) and Ogguere, the statesmen of Cuban rap + DJ’s Gilles Peterson himself hosting and spinning with the Sofrito crew (known for their legendary Tropical London warehouse parties) DJ Simbad, Lubi, Vince Vella (the album’s co-producers) and the mighty Radio Nova crew in Paris.

13th November ‘09 @ Wardrobe // Leeds // Click HERE for tickets
19th November ‘09 @ Mint Lounge // Manchester // Click HERE for tickets
20th November ‘09 @ 29 New Inn Yard // London // Click HERE for tickets
26th November ‘09 @ L’Elysee Montmartre // Paris // Click HERE for info

We’re also delighted to be offering up a chance to WIN a pair of tickets for the London show on 20 Nov by simply entering with the answer to one Cuban legend who has recorded at the Egrem studios

Be sure also to check all things Havana Cultura and our Gilles Peterson Sportswide column

Track of the Day – Danay “Lagrimas de Soledad”

Peggy — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:48:11 +0000

She blew Gilles mind away this summer, now her melodies are heating things up in our jukebox. Introducing Danay, the 24 year old Cuban singer that was discovered singing on the streets of Havana. Comparisons have already come in for Danay, setting her next to the top modern American soul singers. Gilles has called her “Cuba’s Jill Scott.” She’s got a tone and sass full of emotion, just how we like our soul music. Danay’s love lost ballad on the Havana Cultura CD, “Lagrimas de Soledad (No Existen Palabras)” is a stand out. Gilles once again spots another star. There is no denying it.

Gilles Peterson presents Havana Cultura – New Cuba Sound double 28 track album ft Danay, Roberto Fonseca, Obsesion, Freehole Negro and many more out Oct 29 on Brownswood Recordings.

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See: Havana Cultura live in UK & Paris/ WIN tickets

Track of the Day – Danay “Lagrimas de Soledad”