Newsletter Head
Cuban 'Rhum' Jungle Drums
Cuban scene news from The Jungle,,,
23rd June 2011 - Issue 12
What's in this issue.
Sign Up
Quick Links
Hello there,
Son de cuba

Welcome to Cuban 'Rhum' Jungle drums.
Your regular newsletter from Cuban Rhum Jungle 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!

Dear Cuban Rhum Jungle family.

The festival season warms up this month. Congresses and lots of fun outdoor events for us to enjoy this summer.

SUMMER MUST HAVES:
In this issue:

  • Soak in the beauty of live Cuban music with Son De Cuba
  • Style up with our June Profundo! Son Cubano. Class 2 with Kerry Ribchester
  • Freshen up or get started up on your Cuban salsa with our absolute beginners course
  • Get fit and funky with Zumbaloca Zumba dance fitness classes
  • Tan to the musical rays of Orchestra Buena Vista Social Club at Kew the Music summer concert

Jesus1
" FUNKED up live Cuban band night for your pleasure"


TUESDAY 5th July 2011


JESUS CUTINO Y SON de CUBA





...featuring one of London's HOTTEST Cuban bands blazing a trail right now, Son de Cuba.


Their TOP full line up of musicians as your hosts, and directed by JESUS CUTINO.


With very special guest musicians and artists including Phillipsman, Roll-X and Lolo from Cuba and more (TBC)

Playing their best in Son, Timba, Cubaton and Fusion

Can't wait to entertainment with a full repetoire Son De Cuba's very own composition written by the talented Jesus Cutino and some old favourites we know and love.

Don't miss out on a what will be a fantastic night of blissful sweet Cuban music at it's best!

Profundo! - Advance level for the experienced dancer.

TUESDAY 28th JUNE*

(CLASS 2)
With Kerry Ribchester

teaching: ***Cuban Son***

'The backbone of contemporary Salsa'


And we are estastic to have one of the world's highly respected and most sort after teacher Kerry Ribchester, teaching this class

Profundo! is a bi-monthly ADVANCE class, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
This level will have talented and innovative guest teachers specialising in Cuban salsa, and teaching of high challenging standard. Varied each month with new styles, movements and cultures. Feeding your expression and dance.
Your grounding needs to be fully understood within Cuban casino (or a solid experienced dance base) with a dancing experience of at least 2/3 years.

Class: 8pm - 9pm
Class (incl club): £7
Class
Love salsa?
Love to dance?
Why not learn something new and meet new friends?
As we reach the final class for the absolute beginners class this month. We start back again a fresh
TUESDAY 5th JULY 2011

Our asbolute beginners course runs for the month for just £20

Covering aspects such as:
  • Basic steps
  • Timing
  • Dancing with a partner
  • Body movement

Perfect!
Zumba
'Ditch the workout and join the fiesta'
Finally fun, latintastic Zumba Fitness classes coming to you by ZumbaLoca!

STARTING JULY 2011
Buena Vista
Sunday 10 July


Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club featuring Omara Portuondo


Combining musicians from the original Buena Vista Social Club album with new generation Cuban musicians the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club is fêted by the UK press for "taking the atmosphere up to a breathless level" (The Independent), and leaving audiences "awestruck" (Financial Times). They are joined for this show by the only woman in Buena Vista Social Club, the legendary Cuban diva Omara Portuondo. This remarkable group of musical giants make an eagerly awaited return to the UK in this one-off show for Kew.

Each of these artists has his or her own take on a wide range of Cuban music styles and has put an individual stamp on son montunos, danzón, cha cha cha, boleros, and Cuban jazz.

Omara Portuondo & Chucho Valdés

Chucho Valdés is the most celebrated Cuban jazz pianist today, and he, Omara and their special band perform songs from their brand new recording together. Both of these artistic legends enjoy triumphant careers and are two of the finest ambassadors for Cuban culture around the world.

www.omaraportuondo.com
www.chuchovaldes.net



Tickets: £35

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