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Wara come to Chapel Arts as part of their La Linea sponsored UK tour throughout May and June 2013 - as the freshest new band from the UK Latin scene the band have concocted an epic new musical genre of their own with strong Cuban roots. A hot melting pot of identities, living in London with backgrounds from all over the world: Cuba, Argentina, Venezuela, Chile, Ghana, Congo, Spain and the UK. With contagious, in-your-face vocals from Congolese-Argentinean lead Juanita Euka (niece of legendary Congolese musician Franco), inspired keyboard flourishes from MD Eliane Correa, MC Murmur quick on the rhymes and a super tight Latin/UK mix on the rhythm section, their musical energy is palpable. Combining a lyrically conscious approach with exceptional musicianship, this is a band with an urgent voice that demands to be heard.
"Socially conscious and joyous, upbeat music" Songlines Magazine
“Wara are young musical revolutionaries who simply ignore convention…they represent the true sound of contemporary Latin London in the 21st century." Lubi Jovanovic (UK Latin DJ/Promoter/Journalist)
“Wara are at the cutting edge… of the musical pulse." Lopa Kothari, BBC Radio 3
"They mash Cuban jazz-funk, clubby beats and smart hooks – lead track 'Flesh And Bone' is a Latin-London blast." Single of the week - London Metro
WHERE: Consistently packing dance floors to dizzying heights, Wara have played at Glastonbury, The Big Chill Festival, Secret Garden Party, Barbican's Blaze Festival (supporting Calle 13), Arts in the Park (supporting Courtney Pine), BT London Live Victoria Park, Ronnie Scott’s, The Roundhouse and Ealing Global Festival.
RELEASES: Debut EP “Flesh and Bone” on Movimientos Records available now worldwide. Hotly anticipated album ‘Leave to Remain’ coming 2013…
Venue information
BATH: Chapel Arts Centre| 0 | St James' Memorial Hall Lower Borough Walls Bath BA1 1QR |
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| > | www.chapelarts.org |
| ! | 01225 461700 |
