Showcasing the music of the Buena Vista Social Club, Omara Portuondo, Gypsy Kings, French Latino, Cirque De Soleil, Consuelo Velázquez, Ary Barroso, Horace Sta Maria and Bruno Martino, “Gardenias del Amour” will be filled with the warmth and rapture of great Latin classics, “Dos Gardenias”, “Tres Palabras”, “Besame Mucho”, “Aquarela do Brasil”, “Quizas, Quizas, Quizas”, “Baila Me”, “Bamboleo”, “Querer”, “Estaté”, “Histoire d’un Amour” and “I’ve Seen Your Face Before”, a rendition of Astor Piazzola’s famous Libertango.
“Alma Latina”, meaning Latin Soul in Spanish, is a collaboration of musicians from all walks of life who share a passionate connection with the Latin World.
The line up features Hugo Alvarez (Guitar), Valerio Fiorini (Guitar & Percussion), Cathie Travers (Accordion), Brenda Lee (Vocals), Sarah Clare (Acoustic Bass) and Iain Robbie (Percussion)