Alyss Rose - Lead Vocals Rory Duffy - Piano Demetris Kanaris - Bass Dave Simpson - Kit, Timbales Frank Mata - Congas A SIZZLING SUMMER SALSA PARTY Friday 24 June 2011 Civic Hall, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6AE Christy's Coffee House present a Sizzling Summer Salsa Party on the 24th June at the Civic Hall, Uppermill starting at 7.30 pm until midnight, starring La Pequeña Diáspora (7-piece version of Diáspora) entertaining you with a mix of salsa, Latin fusion and Brazilian music. Alyss Rose - Lead Vocals Sam Healey - Alto Saxophone, Flute, Backing Vocals Rory Duffy - Piano, Backing Vocals Demetris Kanaris - Bass Dave Simpson - Kit, Timbales Frank Mata - Congas Rosita Toll - Bongo, Bell, Guiro Doors 7:30pm Music from 8:30pm DJ Rorito will be DJing with his iPod between sets Diáspora - United in the Latin Beat Presented by Orchestrand Live (contact for bookings) T: +44 (0)113 383 5356 E: info@orchestrandlive.com W: www.orchestrandlive.com Christie's Coffee House (contact for tickets) T: +44 (0)145 787 0411 Tickets: £12 DIÁSPORA 11-piece band @ Prestwich Festival 19:30 - Alyss Rose 20:15 - Diáspora DIÁSPORA is your one way ticket to the Americas. The 11-piece lineup (2 vocalists, 3 percussionists, 4 horns, piano and bass) lends itself to an expansive 'BIG BAND' sound - without losing the dynamism and spark of a small group; and combines sensuous vocals, sophisticated horn lines and explosive percussion solos. With their vision to unite the rhythms of the Americas, their music is uplifting, inspiring and unifying, and celebrates the melting pot of cultures that arose out of the African Slave Trade, whilst focusing on the Afro-Cuban and globalised SALSA idioms which have become significant musical languages and forms of solidarity and cultural exchange among communities throughout the world. DIÁSPORA isn't your regular 'salsa band'... it's a Latin band, in the wider sense; freely mixing 'salsa' idioms with jazz, funk, rock and pop to create an explosive melting pot of sounds... it's a ‘big band’ by its very nature; equipped with all the credentials to make an exhilarating live outfit – engaging vocalists, a tight rhythm section and a big fat brass section. Hot on the heels of their second birthday bash, DIÁSPORA is developing an original body of material that brings together a tight core of driving, pulsating Latin rhythms with the sophisticated harmonies of Bossa Nova, pop, soul and acid jazz - effortlessly combining English lyrics with strains of Spanish and Portuguese - to create a sensational Latin fusion. "...a young band set to ignite and inspire listeners and dancers wherever they appear." Manchester Jazz Festival "...great fun, and well received by our audience - who simply didn’t want to stop dancing..." Cultural Collage World Music Festival "Tight, professional, and above all, FUN..." Royal Northern College of Music Starring: Alyss Rose - Lead Vocals James Vielma - Lead Vocals Rory Duffy - Piano, Backing Vocals Demetris Kanaris - Bass Dave Simpson - Kit, Timbales Frank Mata - Congas Rosita Toll - Bongo, Bell, Guiro Sam Healey - Alto Saxophone, Flute Olly Syrus - Tenor Saxophone James Ball - Trombone Gavin Hibberd - Trumpet Tuesday 7th June, 2011 from 7:30pm St Mary's Church, Prestwich, M25 1AN Ticket prices: £7.50 on the door £6.00 in advance (contact Philip White @ Prestwich Festival - details below) FREE for under 18's. Drinks and light refreshments will be served at the concert. Proceeds from the concert will go towards the Roof Fund. This gig will be recorded live by Mr Paul Ashton. - - - DIÁSPORA - United in the Latin Beat (contact for bookings) T: 07737760520 E: diasporamusic@me.com W: www.diasporamusic.co.uk Prestwich Festival (contact for tickets) T: 07980092311 E: white548@btinternet.com W: www.prestwichfestival.net (ignore the Harmony Gospel Choir) Diáspora @ Matt & Phred's Sunday 1st May bank holiday weekend 8:30pm until late £5 entry Full band MOVE TO THE MUSIC. LIVE TO 100. ...under the shade of the coconut trees, the band plays you into a trance. As crickets pulsate in the sweet summer breeze, and the fireflies, they delicately dance... DIÁSPORA is your one way ticket to the Americas. The 11-piece lineup (2 vocalists, 3 percussionists, 4 horns, piano and bass) lends itself to an expansive 'BIG BAND' sound - without losing the dynamism and spark of a small group; and combines sensuous vocals, sophisticated horn lines and explosive percussion solos. With their vision to unite the rhythms of the Americas, their music is uplifting, inspiring and unifying, and celebrates the melting pot of cultures that arose out of the African Slave Trade, whilst focusing on the Afro-Cuban and globalised SALSA idioms which have become significant musical languages and forms of solidarity and cultural exchange among communities throughout the world. DIÁSPORA isn't your regular 'salsa band'... it's a Latin band, in the wider sense; freely mixing 'salsa' idioms with jazz, funk, rock and pop to create an explosive melting pot of sounds... it's a ‘big band’ by its very nature; equipped with all the credentials to make an exhilarating live outfit – engaging vocalists, a tight rhythm section and a big fat brass section. Hot on the heels of their second birthday bash, DIÁSPORA is developing an original body of material that brings together a tight core of driving, pulsating Latin rhythms with the sophisticated harmonies of Bossa Nova, pop, soul and acid jazz - effortlessly combining English lyrics with strains of Spanish and Portuguese - to create a sensational Latin fusion. The band have gone down a storm at Manchester Jazz Festival and Cultural Collage World Music Festival, as well as being a firm favourite at Matt & Phred's Jazz Club over the last 2 years... And what better way to celebrate bank holiday weekend than to witness the Latin big band in its full glory - to salsa your way into the summer! Starring: Alyss Rose - Lead Vocals James Vielma - Lead Vocals Andy Stamatakis-Brown - Piano Demetris Kanaris - Bass Dave Simpson - Kit, Timbales Franklin Mata - Congas Rosie Toll - Bongo, Bell, Guiro Rory Duffy - Alto Saxophone, Flute, Backing Vocals Olly Syrus - Tenor Saxophone James Ball - Trombone Mark Brazier - Trumpet If you're bringing friends/family then be sure to book your tickets in advance as this event is likely to get very busy! Just phone 01618317002 or email club@mattandphreds.com. - - - DIÁSPORA - United in the Latin Beat www.diasporamusic.co.uk "...a hugely talented and energetic band..." Matt & Phred's Jazz Club "...a young band set to ignite and inspire listeners and dancers wherever they appear..." Manchester Jazz Festival "...highly reccommended!" Salsa de Cuba "...a great energy showing through..." Salsa Direct DIÁSPORA brings together a knockout lineup for what promises to be a heavy night of Salsa, Latin Jazz and Brazilian vibes! Starring: Alyss Rose - Lead Vocals James Vielma - Lead Vocals, Congas Rory Duffy - Alto Saxophone, Flute, Backing Vocals Misha Gray - Piano Demetris Kanaris - Bass Rich Sliwa - Kit, Timbales Rosie "Rosita" Toll - Bongo, Bell, Guiro We're going to kick start our 3rd year by premiering some original tunes, plus our own version of the soul classic 'Midnight at the Oasis'... FREE entry Also featuring salsa dance classes from Juan & Susan 'Salsa de Cuba' - come along at 7pm and learn the steps of the dance, then apply your knowledge when the band starts at 10pm! DIÁSPORA Salsational seasonal edition of the DIÁSPORA Latin party, this time with the full band! 11-piece salsa/latin jazz orchestra, starring lead vocalist ALYSS ROSE and featuring guest vocalist LOUIS HARTSHORN, accompanied by a stellar lineup of talented musicians from Manchester, Liverpool, York, London and Bournmouth @ Matt & Phred's Jazz Club. 3 sets of Salsa, Afro-Cuban Jazz and Latin Fusion with tunes from Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, Buena Vista Social Club, Santana, Marc Anthony, Miami Vice, Irakere, Eagles, Jorge Ben, Michael Buble, Van Morrison, Celia Cruz, Barry Manilow, Ricky Martin, Oscar D'Leon, Tito Puente and Gibson Brothers. Your band for this evening: Alyss Rose - lead vocals Louis Hartshorn - guest vocals Misha Gray - piano Demetris Kanaris - bass Dave Simpson - kit, timbales Dave Insua-Cao - congas Chris Manis - bongo, bell, guiro Rory Duffy - alto saxophone, flute, backing vocals, md Olly Syrus - tenor & soprano saxophones James Ball - trombone Nick Walters - trumpet - - - DIÁSPORA is an 11-piece band presenting a one-way ticket to the sizzling, scorching sounds of Latin America and the Caribbean. The 11-piece line-up (2 vocalists, 3 percussionists, 4 horns, piano and bass) lends itself to an expansive ‘big band’ sound – without losing the dynamism and spark of a small group; and combines sensuous vocals, sophisticated horn lines and explosive percussion solos. With their vision to unite the rhythms of the Americas, their music is uplifting, inspiring and unifying, and celebrates the melting pot of cultures that arose out of the African Slave Trade, whilst focusing on the Afro-Cuban and globalised ‘salsa’ idioms that have become important musical languages and forms of solidarity and cultural exchange between communities throughout the world. Whilst ‘salsa’ remains the focus of what they do, DIÁSPORA isn’t your regular ‘salsa band’… It’s a Latin band, in the wider sense; freely mixing ‘salsa’ idioms with other influences – African, Spanish, Antillean, Caribbean, South and North American – to bring you a fresh, funky and unique Latin music experience. With their critically acclaimed fusion of rhythms from throughout the Americas, DIÁSPORA is one of the most exciting new projects to emerge on the UK Latin scene today. - - - "...a hugely talented and energetic band..." Matt & Phred's Jazz Club "Absolutely stunning." Band on the Wall "...a young band set to ignite and inspire listeners and dancers wherever they appear." Manchester Jazz Festival '...a performance that was both great fun, and well received by our audience, who simply didn't want to stop dancing.' Cultural Collage World Music Festival 2010 "Tight, professional, and above all, FUN" Royal Northern College of Music - - - As it's the last weekend before Christmas we're expecting the atmosphere to be full of fun and the vibe will lean towards a club full of people dancing! So put on your suave suits and sparkly dresses, order yourselves a pitcher of special Matt & Phreds Christmas Punch made from Havana Especial Rum, Apple Juice and Gingerbread Monin, and get ready to shimmy away your winter blues at the hottest Latin night this side of Copacabana! Starts 8:30pm Entry: £5 Book your tables now, as this event is likely to be booked up fast! Call 01618317002 www.diasporamusic.co.uk www.mattandphreds.com An exciting hybrid of 2 bands DIÁSPORA (www.diasporamusic.co.uk) and LA TINTO BROS (www.latintorbos.com) join forces for an afternoon of Latin dance music, al fresco!
Alyss Rose - Lead Vocals Rory Duffy - Alto Saxophone, Flute, Backing Vocals Daniel Alvarado - Vocals, Guitar James Vielma - Vocals, Percussion Frank Mata - Congas Diego Vielma - Guitar |
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