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10th March 2011 - Issue 7
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Welcome to Cuban 'Rhum' Jungle drums bulletin page. The quick fire news to your regular newsletter, filling you in with news on the Cuban scene in and around London. And keeping you up to date with what's happening at Cuban Rhum Jungle! So grab a cuppa, and get topped up

Dear Cuban Rhum Jungle family.

Just a gentle note for the week ahead at Cuban Rhum Jungle. You know we like to showcase the hottest and top most interesting, inspiring bands/artists and shows to our night.
Great bands such as: La Cuban Ritmo, Cuban Combination, Son De Cuba, Leximan and London Lucumi Choir. Amazing and such a treat. Shows from Lazaro Lopez, Melissa Blanco and Rosa Perez...Beautiful!


And for the 1st showcase of 2011, we are very excited to present TIMBACHE setting flames to stage.
Fast on the tails of other great bands here in London and the UK.

Check out full details in this addition...

  • Hot LIVE Cuban band night with TIMBACHE
  • Great new pics from the winter months. Keeping it HOT in the jungle
  • New Profundo! for March with Melissa Blanco. And extra showcase treat
Woooah!
It may be cold and breezy out there, but we know how to hot it up.
Click away, tag away. See if we caught you having too much fun!
Melissa - warm up

Big thank you to Karlitin El Rumberito for a great class in Rumba Columbia with salsa. Many will be showing off there new stylised moves on the dance floor.
Let the battles commence!

This month we bring back by popular demand
The lovely Melissa Blanco
Teaching Advanced Cuban salsa with Orisha moveimentos.

TUESDAY 8th March 2011
&
TUESDAY 22nd March 2011

Tuesday 29th March 2011. Melissa will be showcasing her debut show performance at the end of the month.
Mulata Madness
Mulata Madness (or, a performance in the life of an adventurous, sensual and lost woman) draws its inspiration from the rumbera films of 1940s and 50s Mexico. Accompanied by Gerardo - From world famous Yoruba Andabo
Stay tuned...

Please note: This level is for advanced or experienced dancers only. Please view website for further details
***** A live music spring fiesta treat for Cuban Rhum Junglers! *****
For the 1st time, we are proud to present Cuban band...
☆☆☆☆☆ TIMBACHE ☆☆☆☆☆<
9734;☆☆☆ TUESDAY 15th MARCH 2011 ☆☆☆☆

...playing LIVE, the best of their high energy and lively salsa timba fusion.

This band is fast becoming the hottest and most in demand Cuban band in the UK. TIMABCHE is fronted by Eikel Venegas (lead, trumpet player), who has played with many of the top artists and bands all over the world, formed with some of the most talented musicians around today. Complimented by the scene's sweetheart and lead singer, Yuri Moreno, known for her jazzy soulltry voice and cheeky personality.
TIMBACHE brings a Latin fusion of timba and salsa, mixed in Funk, RnB and Jazz and a touch of... So all you dancers. musicians, singers, lovers of music, lovers of dancing. Experience a taste of Havana right on your door step. LIVE!

Line up:
  • ~ Eikel Venegas (Band leader/ Trumpet player
  • ~ Yury Moreno (Lead singer y cheeky chica)
  • ~ Flavio Correa (Congas and choir)
  • ~ Sara McGinnes (Piano)
  • ~ Ernesto Cutino (Bass)
  • ~ Randy Lester (Timbales)
  • ~ Jaaro Barnik (Trumpet player)
  • ~ and friends...

Doors open: 6:30pm
Classes: 6:45pm - 9pm
Band: 9:15pm onwards
Club: til late with CRJ resident DJ Rich
Club and band only entry: £7 before 10pm, £10 after
*For £7 g/list - email: info@cubanrhumjungle.com by 6pm Sunday 13th March *

  • ☆ HAPPY HOUR 6pm-9pm: 2for1 on selected beers, wines & cocktails
  • ☆ Cuban Rhum Jungle special: Happy Mojitos & Cuba libres £4 ALL NIGHT
  • ☆ Tasty Caribbean food @ Cottons Islington restuarant (just above venue)
  • ☆ Rhum Jungle/Cottons Islington bars - Have one the biggest rum emporiums in London!
  • ☆ Fully air-con
Another reminder of some of the great congresses we have here in the UK.
If you fancy a little break away from London...

Afro Cuban Pati have a congress right up your street

Spring Salsa Fiesta.
25th to 28th March 2011.
Limited spaces left at £110 per person.
Amazing artists, teachers and fun party nights.

As London trembles in anticipation...
The London Cuban Congress
8th to 11th April
Our 1st London based Cuban congress EVER!
Lots to look forward to:
  • Our favourites as well as new talent on the Cuban
  • Workshops
  • Gala parties nights
  • Amazing shows from top international artists

and more.

We guess, we'll see you at one of these great events.

We do our best to give you all what's on with the Cuban scene. And you enjoy each and every issue. Thank you for having us. See you next time

Sincerely, Cuban Rhum Jungle