Cork Street Carnival: An Afro-Cuban Street Party Bringing Latin Vibes to Mayfair This August

This summer, discover an extended rumba jam session with live Afro-Cuban music, dance workshops, street food and more

in Frieze , News | 13 JUL 23

Frieze’s No.9 Cork Street gallery is holding its own street party this August, and it’s free and open to all.

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Cork Street Carnival is taking place on Saturday, 5 August as part of Westminster Council’s ‘Inside Out’ programme. Running 12.30pm–6pm Cork Street Carnival 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 the 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.

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Everyone is welcome. Join us from 12:30–6pm on Saturday, 5 August.

9 Cork St

London

W1S 3LL

E: 9corkstreet@frieze.com

More information on No.9 Cork Street.

^{Main image: London Lucumi Choir. Photograph: Angela Dennis}