Cork Street Carnival: an Afro-Cuban street party

5 Aug 2023 1-6pm

Overview

As part of Westminster Council's Inside Out programme, Frieze No.9 Cork Street are hosting a street party which promises a packed programme of music, food and entertainment, but perhaps more significantly, the chance for visitors to see Mayfair and the gallery in a fresh new light. 

The music programming – under the expert direction of Cuban music promoter Ruben Cordero who has worked with Buena Vista Social Club and Irakere – focuses on the West African and Latin-American diasporas. Highlights include Santería and Yoruba spiritual traditions from the London Lucumi Choir, the Dave Pattman Afro-Cuban trio featuring Randy Lester, and an open jam session with renowned Afro-Cuban musicians Hammadi Valdes (who has worked extensively with Carlos Acosta), Rey Crespo and Eikel Venegas, and Bangladeshi-British pianist Kishon Khan. There will also be dance workshops led by Damarys Farres from the Cuban School of Arts. There will be street-food stalls offering Cuban delicacies to sustain you through the day.

Free and open to all.