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"Sell out warning! Rooted in rhythmicism and passed down through ancestral oral heritage, bullerengue is a vibrant Afro-Colombian music and dance tradition. It's a rare treat to witness its hypnotic, percussive-led legacy performed by Álvaro Llerena Martínez - the son of renowned bullerengue singer Petrona Martínez - in collaboration with Akolá Tambó collective. "
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A gig held at The Jam Jar on Friday 13th June. The event starts at 20:00.
Movimientos presents
¡Cumbia, Mi Amor!
ÁLVARO LLERENA X AKOLÁ TAMBÓ
Experience the soul of the Afro Colombian bullerengue tradition as master Colombian percussionist and vocalist Álvaro Llerena Martínez joins forces with London-based collective Akolá Tambó for an extraordinary show
A master drummer and cultural bearer, Álvaro is the son of legendary singer Petrona Martínez, known as the queen of bullerengue, and a key figure in preserving the ancestral sounds of Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
In this rare collaboration with Akolá Tambó -the UK’s first bullerengue group- they’ll share the deep roots and rhythms of this powerful tradition. Come connect to the drum and get ready to get your soul and body moving.
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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