VIVE LA FIESTA! with LOS VAN VAN: Sunday 27 August, 5pm; Foyer entertainment starts 1pm
The Arts Centre in association with Multicultural Arts Victoria, as part of MIX IT UP, presents Vive La Fiesta! with Los Van Van.
Soul-stirring Latin Concert with Hot Salsa, Cuban Son, Latin Hip-Hop, Flamenco and Afro-Cuban!
Direct from Havana, Cuba
Direct from Havana, Cuba, for the first time in Australia, Latin Grammy winner Juan Formell and Los Van Van feature in a soul-stirring Latin concert supported by Melbourne's 'Latin Massive' Labjacd and Arte Kanela Flamenco.
From the fiery flamenco bars of Seville, Spain, to the hot salsa clubs of New York and down the vibrant streets of Havana, Cuba, VIVE LA FIESTA! is an journey of Latin music culture from around the world.
Latin Grammy award winners Juan Formell & Los Van Van will ignite the stage with their hot fusion of Cuban rhythms. Founded by Juan Formell, one of the most important figures in the history of Cuban music, the group has remained Cuba's most popular band for over 30 years and are regarded as one of the greatest salsa bands ever.
In the Press
Los Van Van preview; The Age, 21 August 2006
"The best dance band in Cuba!" New York Times
"The undisputed king of Cuban dance orchestras and one of the most influential forces ever in Afro-Cuban music." Los Angeles Times
Los Van Van (pic by Shinichi Takahasi)
Los Van Van (pic by Shinichi Takahasi)LABJACD & CUBAN SALSA
Supporting Juan Formell & Los Van Van will be Melbourne’s ‘Latin Massive’ with performances by nine-piece band LABJACD, who draw their influence from old school hip-hop, jazz and Cuban salsa; and ARTE KANELA FLAMENCO, the most innovative and inspiring flamenco act in Australia.
Free Foyer entertaiment from 1pm-5pm
Go to the show early for the carnival atmosphere of Vive La Fiesta! Learn salsa dancing and how to make pan pipes, pinatas, and experience the colourful Latin Sights, tastes and sounds with Los Carrones, City Salsa Club, DJ Kano, DJ Ennio, Flamenco performers and tasty Latin food for purchase. Free activities from 1-5pm.
FREE ACTIVITIES FROM 1-5PM
Browse the market stalls selling South American and Mexican jewellery 1 - 5pm Make your own piñata or pan-pipe 1 - 5pm Learn about Latin culture with displays about Mexico, Chile and El Salvador 1 - 5pm A display of photographs by Salvador Castro from El Salvador on his personal journey of what it means to be a Salvadoran in this country for over 20 years 1 - 5pm A display from Mexico’s most hallowed tradition, Day of Dead, where each year a series of unique events are held to commemorate family members who have passed away 1 - 5pm Tasty food for purchase including seafood paella, churrasco beef skewers and churros 1 - 5pm Flamenco guitar performance by Richard Tadesco and Ruth Sancho 1.20 - 1.50pm Sunday Soapbox forum with composers and musicians discussing and performing works that fuse traditional and contemporary sounds 2 - 3.30pm Performance by DJ Kano and DJ Ennio Styles 2.15 - 3pm Learn to salsa dance with City Salsa Club 3.30 - 4pm Put your salsa dancing lesson into practice with a performance by Los Cabrones 4.10 - 4.50pm Curated by Simon Raynor.
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When: Sunday, August 27 @ 5.00pm; Free foyer entertainment starts 1pm
Where: Hamer Hall, the Arts CentreTicketing: $30-$45
Ticketmaster: 1300 136 166 or www.ticketmaster.com.au www.theartscentre.net.au (more ticketing information) More information:
MIX IT UP, celebrating cultural diversity www.theartscentre.net.au/mixitup www.multiculturalarts.com.au
