Toto La Momposina London Barbican show. July 25th 2010

Toto la Momposina / La Mojarra Electrica / ChocQuibTown

A very special concert marking the bicentenary of Colombia’s independence

25 July 2010 / 19:30
Barbican Hall

Tickets: £10 / 15 / 20

Toto La Momposina
The Grande Dame of Colombian roots music and dance, Toto’s music takes in African, Caribbean, Native Indian and Spanish traditions, making for an irresistible blend of rhythms.

'Music of this quality puts her in a class of her own.' Songlines Jan 2010

La Mojarra Electrica
This extraordinary 12-piece creates an eclectic mix of Afrobeat and traditional Colombian music, with a sound firmly rooted in the traditions of Colombian coastal towns, taking in the bullerengue, the chalupa, and the aguabajo.

ClubStage Choc Quib Town

For more info and to buy tickets go to: http://www.barbican.org.uk/music/event-detail.asp?ID=10926