C4 Trio + Family Atlantica Duo

C4 Trio - three players of the cuatro (four-stringed guitar) and one six-string bassist - are one of the most interesting musical ensembles to come out of Latin America in recent years. They’ll be supported by - and at the end of the night joined on stage by - London-based Family Atlantica Duo, already well-known to gig and festival audiences across the UK.

It’s not often that C4 Trio make their way to the UK and, with London-based Family Atlantica Duo performing alongside them, this is a special opportunity to see two Venezuelan bands in London.

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C4 Trío’s first album won a gold disc, their outstanding career was recognised by the “Premio Municipal de las Artes Aquiles Nazóa”, a high-profile arts award in Venezuela and they amaze, impress and delight their audiences around the world.

“By the end of each performance, applause was insufficient for the audience to show their amazement and the group received a boisterous standing ovation from their Miami and New York audiences” said Kris Simmons, from the Americas Society / Council of the Americas.

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Family Atlantica Duo, based in London, convey a delightful insight into Venezuela’s musical roots through the singer’s mighty voice and the percussionist’s mastery of a wide range of rhythms pretty much unknown outside Venezuela.

You may recognise the singer from her work with Manu Chao and this South American poet, musician and singer has worked with many acclaimed world acts throughout her career. Her partner in the duo incorporates many musical influences, such as psychedelic, highlife, steel-pan, Ethio-funk, calypso and equatorial jazz.