A Spanish immigrant gives his view about what it’s like for a “latino” to live life and spend his free time in this city. This is his view and that of others. Ramón Lafée Even though it’s English, the capital city has a certain Spanish-speaking milieu which makes it […]
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Quimantu: from Andes to London new music and traditional styles
The world music band in concert next September 14th at Southbank Centre with the new album “Mitimaes” Emanuela muzzi Latin rhythms and modern beats: the original fusion of sound which made Quimantu one of the most appreciated ensembles of word music. With over 30 instruments playing traditional and […]
Mohammed Khan Lodhi: “Race means nothing”
“Race means nothing; culture is a way of life like your attire” President of Basaira Elderly Centre in the London Borough of Lambeth, former Police Inspector in colonial East-Africa and a Social worker in post-colonial Britain, he asks “Why shouldn’t Muslims step into the twenty first century?”. Shanta Sultana […]
¡Hola! Do you speak amor?
Despite the cultural differences between British people and Latin Americans, an emotion exists that is universal for everyone. Ramón Lafée Laura is a Colombian who has been living in London for nearly three years. A sound engineer by trade, she spent the first months doing a variety of […]
The Big Issue… a hand up for the homeless
There’s an old saying that everyone deserves a second chance, yet many people who find themselves homeless never get one. Once homeless, only a few are able to get the respect needed to land a job. Cailly Morris For this reason, The Big Issue — a weekly entertainment […]
















