Vanessa Andres and Mariana Messias Campos take you through a hour of the best latinx music.
CULTURA GUIDE
Cumbión
23rd May at @heapsnormal Health Club Ft. Maria Piña, Santamaria Brothers, Foxy Fuzz, Cicada Buzz, Sir Bolivar vs Magdalena, Mr Chucuco, Tropicante, Gua Gua
12pm-10pm
Free entry
Golden Age Salsa
22nd May at Golden Age Ft. Sam Z, Sir Bolivar, Canela, Diego
9pm til late
Free entry
Beat Kitchen Records Ace Hotel Residency
May 16th ft. Garage Fingers, Jeeevs, Foxy Fuzz
May 23rd ft. Blush Hour, Soap Opera, BKR DJs
June 6th ft. Altura x BKR: Carolina Gasolina, Bebecito, BKR DJs
June 13th ft. Close Friends Records x BKR
Free entry
LONJA: Candombe de Mesa
Join us for an afternoon and evening of Candombe de Mesa - a unique, up-close format that brings the rich drumming traditions of Uruguay into an intimate shared space.
Formed uniquely for this event, the house band is made up of local knowledge holders - musicians, singers, dancers and storytellers - that will recreate Uruguay's most recognised Candombe songs, with special guests features from the Uruguayan and latinx diaspora here in so-called Australia.
Candombe is a vibrant Afro-Uruguayan tradition with deep roots in community, culture, and rhythm. Candombe de Mesa strips it back to its essence: musicians and audience gathered around the table, sharing sound, story, and celebration together.
Whether you're a long-time lover of Afro-Latin music or discovering Candombe for the first time, this is a welcoming space for all.
📅 Saturday 13th June
🕒 3pm-9pm
🎟️ $20 online | Limited tickets at the door | Free tickets for Mob and Afro-Uruguayans
🍽️ Food and non-alcoholic beverages available on the day
🍻 BYO alcohol