Saturday 16th July, Tickets £12, Doors 7pm, Performance 9pm (2 sets, approx finish 11.30pm)

Manteca featuring Martha Acosta

Martha Acosta - lead vocals and hand percussion
David Oliver - keys and vocals
Shanti Jayasinha - trumpet
Peter Wareham - saxophone
Paul Taylor - trombone
Tristan Banks - drums
Bill Bland - congas
Javier Fioramonti - MD, bass and vocals

This Latin grooves band, formed by famed Colombian singer Martha Acosta, has been “salsa-ing” across the UK and Europe for more than 5 years now. Martha, best known for her work with her all woman Latin band “Candela” and Roberto Pla’s “Latin Ensemble”, drives the band along with her searing Latin vocals and powerhouse personality. And she is ably supported by some of the finest Latin musicians on the scene. One of the best salsa bands working the scene today.

The 8 piece often features the hottest piano from David Oliver; the burning horns of Paul Jayasinha, Ben Somers and Robin Harris (trombone); some of London's greatest drummers in Tristan Banks and Satin Singh; plus the amazing MD 'Don Fiora' on bass and Martha Acosta on vocals and hand percussion.

"Ripping funky Salsa from the finest Latin musicians of London, guaranteed to induce all manner of heel-stamping and handclapping” Fact Magazine