Fulanito
Dominican Republic Artist known for his innovative mixing of traditional merengue and bachata with other styles such reggaeton and hip-hop to create new rhythms . His best hits include Guayando, La Novela and El Cepillo amongst many others. With over 2 million albums sold worldwide, he has been awarded gold and platinum discs and with many prizes under his belt including Grammy Nominations, Fulanito comes to London to play an explosive music and dance show at Carnaval del Pueblo 2012 promising to make everyone dance.
Tato Marenco & Via 40
Colombian Singer / Song writer, percussionist, “cañamillero” and “gaitero”. Interprets music original from the Caribbean coast of Colombia. Ia a musician graduated from the University of the Atlantic and post graduate in Javeriana Univercty in Bogota becoming professor of folk music .He was a student of the Master Paulino Salgado and worked with Joe Arroyo and Toto la Momposina , all from whom he takes his inspiration and follows his dreams by launching his 9 piece band to the world of music.
Fuerza Vallenata
Winners of the best Latin Band award. this is the UK most knows Vallenato and cumbia band formed by Colombian musicians, Bring to Carnaval del Pueblo the best and popular dance music of the tropic.
Valenciz
A Latin Urban musician, who started his career alongside Flow Latino and is now launching himself as a solo artist. He has opened concerts for giants in the industry such as Pit Bull in the O2, Don Omar, Jowell & Randy and J Alvarez. His show promises to be full of rhythm including Reggaeton and House.
Mestizo Folklore Group.
Visual explosion of music and colour, filled with incredible power and energy, representing the most famous Mexican Folkloric dances such as the Mexican zapateado Their performance will be a display of exciting and colourful costumes and dances.
OI Brasil
Oi Brasil! is Europe's finest Brazilian entertainment group .Since 2006 have performed at private and corporate parties, festivals and major staged productions at venues such as The Royal Albert Hall. numerous TV appearances and performed across the globe. They are privileged to have performed for The Prince of Wales and many other Royal dignitaries and celebrities
Cumbe
Cumbé is the result of talented musicians and dancers of the Colombian folklore based in London showing their vibrant music including original songs and traditional music from Latin America ,playing with original Colombian coasts and African instruments
Shakirita
9 Year old, famous from CBBC's Basil and Barney Swop Show, 'Les Miserables', and solo performance with Alfie Boe, Royal Festival Hal. She is featured in his new DVD 'Alfie Live, Bring him home tour' - Look forward to her Latino side at Carnaval del Pueblo!
Tungurahua
The magic of this group will make you live the vibrancy of the Ecuadorian rhythms, the history and rituals of their dance and the amazing colours of their costumes. While showcasing the richness of their culture through dances such as the “San Juanero” and the Saltashpa .
Zeu Acevedo
Winner of the “revelations” trophy in the Itaunas festival (Brazil) and the Lukas Latin award in UK. Nominated to the Brazilian Grammy Awards in 2011 as best Singer
Inspired by Luiz Gonzaga , Zeu Acevedo promotes the Brazilian Forro through whole Europe.
Ayra-Valentina
at 15 Ayra, has performed at both Daddy Yankee and Don Omar concerts in London, will perform her new single 'Caderita' - a blend of cumbia and reggaeton written by Alex Wilson.
Ecuadorian Dome – Live music and dance of this culturally rich country
Dance area: Where everyone can Salsa and Zumba all day long
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