Viva música latina!!

Yesterday's gig at the Coronet featured Amparanoia (You're going to have to check up why such a name. But, hey!) and Ska Cubano. It's part of the month long Latin music festival in London. There's just something relaxing about latin music. I can't play any musical instruments, save for the congas, and you really have to be deaf to want to listen to me try out! However, whenever I hear latin (or Jazz), I like to pretend i can play with the band while snapping away. Don't judge me! I know many of you who use the comb as a microphone and mime as either Elvis or whatnot in front of the mirror. I guess the same could be said for every kind of genre of music, based on whoever is listening to it. Yet, what I find interesting about covering latin music gigs is that, everyone is chilled out! Don't also expect just to stand. You're expected to salsa. And if you have no idea how to salsa, help is at hand from anyone who doesn't have two left feet.

(Shot of Amparanoia's Amparo Sanchez, taken using Iso 800, F2:8, 1/50th, No Flash!)
(c) (Aworan 2006)