Movimientos
7pm-2am @ The Salmon and Compass, 58 Penton Street, Corner of Chapel Market, N1
Free Entry · www.movimientos.org.uk
For a couple of years now, the excellent Movimientos has been combining Latin Fusion and Tropical Funk with documentaries on social struggles in Latin America. It's tapped into a real interest in the continent now most associated with the revolt against neo-liberalism, and the night continues to thrive. Its hip and happening whilst being politically committed in a refreshingly undogmatic way. Catch it on the first Thursday of every month in Angel...
Thursday 6th July
Music downstairs from 7pm: Hosted by DJs Arias & Springfield with Lazou & MC Greenpapi (Stylo Prohibido). Guest DJ DEOH (Nuevo Ritmo/Heatwave) with guest MCs.
Upstairs from 7pm:
Documentary films on Latin America by independent film makers, presented by solidarity and support groups based in the UK. This month we have 3 films about the struggle in Colombia and we are screening:
Empire in the Andes (50mins, Barricade Films)
Which takes a critical look at the strategies and effects of US foreign and economic policy in Latin America, especially in Colombia and Ecuador.
Mi Voz La Que Esta Gritando/Thats My Voice That Is Shouting (2004, 38mins, Dir: Jose Ariel Diaz)
Made as part of the Universidad Viva Campaign against the privatisation of education, the criminalisation of social protest and the abuse of human rights in the Colombia Education community.
Hasta La Ultima Piedra (60mins, Dir. Juan José Lozano)
This new documentary from Colombian filmmaker Juan José Lozano is a tribute to life and pacific resistance in times of war. This work shows us the courage, at times to point of abnegation, of this handful of men and women who fight in order to live and farm their land in peace.
and after the films....
Upstairs from 10.30pm:
Latin Acoustic Lounge: chilled, traditional, soulful latin acousitc vibes from special guest musicians.....