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- DCE PRODUCED EVENTS 2010

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SPECIAL GUEST - ERIC TURRO from BAR BUENA VISTA!

Known as 'The Rolling Stones of Latin Music', the 16-piece Los Van Vanorchestra formed just 10-years after Castro's 1959 Revolution and has remained the biggest name in the history of Cuban dance bands ever since, creating legions of fans throughout the world.

Under the direction of founder and bassist Juan Formell, affectionately known in Cuba as 'Saint Juan', Los Van Van revolutionised dance music. Genre-blending Cuban son and rumba with rock - funk, hip hop, jazz disco, merengue and salsa, the Van Van sound came to be known as songo (based on the songo rhythm), which laid the base for the later development of timba.

Los Van Van has produced over 30 albums including five of the most important Timba albums of all time - featuring the anthems, Sandungera and Esto te pone la cabeza mala. Los Van Van picked up a Grammy in 2000 for Best Salsa Album, adding to this irrepressible Cuban super-group's glowing - and lengthy - legacy. 

No music fan should miss this chance to witness the legend!

Van Van is joined by Brisbane's own 11 piece Afro Cuban sensation - Chukale &DJ Cubanito.au 

Dance floor provided!

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The Caribbean Lion returns to the basement by popular demand after a sold out gig in September last year!
Errold Renaud returns to the basement with his Caribbean soul this Sat 7th of August, a line up of the finest musicians in OZ. 
Come and enjoy the finest West Indies rhythms with “Caribbean Soul”, the best Soca - Reggae band in town! Shake your body and lift your spirit with its vibrant and captivating beats; Celebrated Trinidad and Tobago’s born Errol H. Renaud is the leader of this enthralling ensemble that will deliver the full flavor of the Caribbean in a night destined to take you to the lands where the Ragga lion roars! Then, direct from Central America, Reggaeton & zouk will be a privileged guest with The Caribbean embassy;Dj's Altafari & Coco and their the sensuous sets, making you feel the intensity and cadence of the rhythm that has taken the world by storm! And to add even more spice and taste to this fabulous Caribbean Rhythms Night, Trinidads renowned Dj Fasmwa will be spining a delightfully Caribbean set of hot tracks!. The Caribbean Lion Roaring @ the Basement, don’t miss out!

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Every thursday night

1 passenger terminal west

 Circular Quay

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