LoLa MC is a one day conference for everyone with a professional interest in the creation, presentation, promotion and distribution of Latin music in the UK.
A full evening of live music and DJs, and a chance to catch future stars of the Latin music scene as well as the new projects by some of UK’s most loved artists.
Ranging from salsa-funk via latin alternative and latin pop to reggaeton. The line up features Rene Alvarez and his AfroCuban Funk Project, Luisa Santiago, Pao Pestana , Daniel Vince, Fluffy Original, Tatto, Belsavvy, Roce40, Nicole Silva and Yvli.
The line-up:
Rene Alvarez Funk Project
Rene is without doubt one of the most prolific and busiest Latino musicians in the UK. Fresh from his appearance in the latest James Bond film and after the massive success of the London Latin All Star show at Latino Life in The Park, which he directs, Rene’s latest project, in AfroCuban Funk is his own take on the Funk genre, a music he loves and grew up with!
A six-piece band and all the Cuban groove you would expect from Rene!
Rene Alvarez Funk Project Website
Belsavvy
Named “the new fierce diva of 2021” by “Hollywood Life”, Gay Times, Wonderland Magazine, PopDust, PopWrapped and many more, Brazilian singer-songwriter Bellsavvy has been showing all she’s got on her fiery songs produced by multi-platinum producers like Sky Adams (Doja Cat) and David Lei Brandt (Lady Gaga). Knowing well how to command the stage and combine her Latin roots with her European influences, her first single “Queen Of My Mind” is being played on the likes of BBC Introducing and RTL.
Daniel Vince
Daniel Vince, “El Torete”, Artist and music producer from Madrid, Spain, graduated in music at BIMM London University, specialising in guitar. He plays a fusion of rap, Latin urban rhythms with funk touches. Currently active releasing a series of singles, working on a full-length album and directing his band.
Fluffy Original
Born in Venezuela, Fluffy moved to Spain at the age of 4 where he began free-styling on the streets, embracing flamenco sounds, while being trained in opera at school. At sixteen, Fluffy moved to London where he continued to merge his South American and Spanish sounds with London influences. Self-taught and versatile, Fluffy is able to write and perform music across genres and is one of London’s most prolific and popular Latin Artists.
Luisa Santiago
Colombian-born singer, songwriter and pianist based in London, Luisa has her roots in Salsa and Latin music. Mixed with her love for R&B, she writes music rich in emotion, melody and rhythm. A Brit School graduate and daughter of a veteran salsa musician, she has been immersed in all the nuances of the music world since childhood. This has shaped her journey to electrifying and captivating performances on stage at Glastonbury, Jazz Café, Roundhouse and Havana Jazz Festival.
Nicole Silva
Born and raised in London by her Colombian mother and English father, Nicole was already singing when she was four years old and, at the age of twelve, was discovered by ‘80s pop singer Sinitta, who placed her in a 3-piece girl group, supporting the likes of Jessie J, JLS and Union J, in front of 25,000 people. Much more than a singer, the 23-year-old Oxford graduate commands five languages, and is determined to make music in all of them.
Pao Pestana
Pao Pestana presents an electric and dynamic performance, a hard-hitting show where she travels between a variety of musical genres and presents a new flavour by merging them with her South American heritage. A captivating potion that contains Latinx alt-pop, radical electronic waves and a spice of refreshing soul. Pao self-released her first song as a solo artist in October 2020 “Quiero Verte” Followed by “Culebras” catching the attention of BBC 6 Music Introducing, Jyoty (Rinse FM), Wide Radio, Pop Matters, Hoxton Radio, Le Future Wave who among many others have become her big supporters. She performed at two sold-out shows in 2021, supporting major acts, such as La Chica at Dalston Curve Garden and La Yegros at the Jazz Cafe.
Roce 40
ROCE 40 is London’s best-known collective of urban Latin artists. Founded by P Man, formerly member of London Reggaeton crew BERDC, which won the 2018 LUKAS as Best Urban Latin Act. Releasing some of the UK’s most successful reggaeton tracks such as ‘Bad Bunny’ with Guala and Fluffy.
T.A.T.T.O.
Dominican José Solano (aka T.A.T.T.O) started singing boleros and salsa at fourteen, sharing stages with his father Daniel Solano. Practicing through performing, he developed a great versatility and began professionally in 2006 in the Dominican Republic with the duo Tatto & El Full. He achieved success with the remix Calabria Pompa Pompa before moving to London.
Yvli
Recently featured on the cover of LatinoLife magazine, Yvli is one of the new generation of Colombian-born singer-songwriters. Growing up between Spain, Italy and London on a cocktail of salsa, bachata, flamenco, trap and afrobeats, she has just released her first single ‘Suerte’ – a reggaetón incorporating all her influences.
This is a standing event.
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