Osvaldo Chacon- live dates in London

Osvaldo Chacon of recent Son Veneno fame (but previously TONS of other artists!) has just announced upcoming gigs for 2008. He's definitely a must-see if the reports are anything to go by. Hopefully, I'll be popping down to say hi before I head off to Cuba again.

David Calzado interview!!

David Calzado celebrated his 50th birthday on Saturday and in tribute to him (and possibly defence of his recent boy-band tactics!) click here for an article on him and an interview too!!!

Photo taken from a great Italian site. Click on the photo and pay them a visit!!

NG La Banda con Tirso Duarte

If you're really lucky and happen to live in Mexico, keep your ears open for NG La Banda featuring their old friend and bandmember Tirso Duarte. They're currently over there on tour. I may seem to be obsessed at the moment with him (mentira!!) but it's just that I HATE to see such talent wasted. See timba.com for more info about him and watch this space for more updates.

The Rumours....

Rumours, rumours, rumours..The current Manolito debate continues, but according to Michelle White of timba.com, William is still in Pupy and El Noro is now in Manolito. And that's it. Final. Apparently.

(photo c. Rod Lawson)

You might remember that there was a bit of crisis with the Casa de la Musica, Galiano back in November. Well, checking the listings on the EGREM site suggests that it's up and running again...and Pupy is playing TONIGHT!!! (someone rescue me from the Manchester rain pleeassseeee!!)