Led by pianist Sara McGuinness Sarabanda is a musical collective that is always on the money with a glorious mix of Cuban rhythms.
Their music slides effortlessly between classic, vibrant Cuban Salsa and Son – with serious sabor – by way of cha cha cha, mambo, and the latest hot Timba, Salsa and Latin Jazz … with a nod to Buena Vista Social Club.
The collective’s obvious love of the music they play is evident in the passionate and exuberant arrangements of both original material and Cuban classics. It also features a host of wonderful musicians steeped in Cuban music and Salsa including bassist Jimmy Martinez and Bill Bland on percussion all led by Sara who has rightly earned a mighty reputation in both the salsa and African music scenes.
Come rain or shine, as we can take shelter in the greenhouse and under marquees if the weather is unkind to us.
Join us for a wonderful session of seriously good sounds!
INFORMATION
Tickets
Music:
£15 full price
£12 concessions
Under 12s go free
Food: £7 per person
Timings
18.00: DJ Gerry Lyseight
19.00: First set
19.45:DJ Gerry Lyseight
20.45: Second set
21.30:DJ Gerry Lyseight
22.00: Finish
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FOOD & DRINK
The bar will be open all evening with delicious botanical cocktails, local craft beer, organic wine and soft drinks.
Delicious hot food will be available from 7pm – 9.15pm courtesy of Carey’s Kitchen. Pre-order by adding food tickets to your order.
Menu
- Mushroom curry served with brown rice (vegetarian)
- Lentil and Bean Chilli served with brown rice (vegan)
We put on our Gigs at the Greenhouses to let people hear brilliant music, enjoy our lovely gardens and to raise money so that the community can benefit from BPCG seven days a week.
About Mambista
Mambista ran as a monthly club night at The Portico in West Norwood until NYE 2024 with live music from bands such as Sexteto Café, Yaaba Funk, Balkanatics, Grupo Lokito, Nerija, Krar Collective and Da Lata alongside the patented Mambista mash-up on the decks, courtesy of founder, DJ Gerry Lyseight (co-founder of Brixton’s legendary Mambo Inn, Mango Landin’, ex-presenter of Planet Mambo on GLR/BBC London).
Gerry Lyseight Phonic FM & Totally Wired Radio shows here
www.gerrylyseight.com
FB: Mambista
Insta: gerrylyseight
Getting to us
BPCG is in the middle of Brockwell Park, between the tennis courts and the walled gardens. Follow the signs.
If you are driving to the gig, we recommend parking your car on Dulwich Road or near Dulwich Road.
Entrance and exit from the Park should be via the Park’s Lido Gates on Dulwich Road.
The park will be dark when you leave the gig so everyone must leave in groups with torches.