WHO: Wara have concocted an epic new musical genre of their own with strong Cuban roots. A hot melting pot of identities, living in London with backgrounds from all over the world: Cuba, Argentina, Venezuela, Chile, Ghana, Congo, Spain and the UK. With contagious, in-your-face vocals from Congolese-Argentinean lead Juanita Euka (niece of legendary Congolese musician Franco), inspired keyboard flourishes from MD Eliane Correa, MC Murmur quick on the rhymes and a super tight Latin/UK mix on the rhythm section, their musical energy is palpable. Combining a lyrically conscious approach with exceptional musicianship, this is a band with an urgent voice that demands to be heard.

"(Wara are) at the cutting edge… of the musical pulse."
Lopa Kothari, BBC Radio 3

“Wara are young musical revolutionaries who simply ignore convention…they represent the true sound of contemporary Latin London in the 21st century.
Lubi Jovanovic (UK Latin DJ/Promoter/Journalist)

"They mash Cuban jazz-funk, clubby beats and smart hooks – lead track 'Flesh And Bone' is a Latin-London blast."
Single of the week - London Metro 2011

RELEASES: Debut release EP “Flesh and Bone” on Movimientos Records available now worldwide. Hotly anticipated tour coming 2012…

WHERE: Consistently packing dance floors to dizzying heights, in 2011 alone Wara have played at Glastonbury, The Big Chill Festival, Secret Garden Party, The London Green Fair, Barbican's Blaze Festival (supporting Calle 13), Waltham Arts in the Park (supporting Courtney Pine), Exeter Respect Festival, Leeds Loves Latino Festival and Ealing Global Festival. Wara recently played in Brighton and Oxford and headlined a sell out show at Roundhouse Studios, London.

WARA SUMMER GIGS 2012

June
Friday 15th: Passing Clouds, Dalston MORE INFO

Friday 29th: Leefest, Croydon MORE INFO

Saturday 30th: New Voices Festival, Tower Hamlets MORE INFO

July
Friday 20th: Rich Mix (with Orquestra Bombo) MORE INFO

Saturday 21st: Secret Garden Party (Wormfood Stage / One Taste Stage / Rhumba Rum Bar)

Sunday 22nd: Shoreditch Festival (4pm approx)

August
Tuesday 7th - Victoria Park - (TBC / 3/4pm)

WARA GIGS 2011

12th Nov, Globoloco @ Mango Landin (Brixton), London
11th Nov, Bossaphonik @ The Cellar (Cornmarket), Oxford
7th Nov, Movimientos @ The Roundhouse (Camden), London
3rd Nov, Playgroup, Cook the Rabbit @ The Blind Tiger, Brighton
28th Oct, Viva La Revolucion! @ Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, London
23rd Oct, Oxjam, Dogstar (Brixton), London
17th Sept, Movimientos @ Hootananny (Brixton), London
10th Sept, Barclaycard Stage, The Mayor’s Thames Festival, London
19th Aug, Movimientos @ Passing Clouds (Dalston), London
6th Aug, Big Chill Festival, Global Local Stage.
4th Aug, Muevete @ Favela Chic (Old Street), London
24th July, Ealing Global Festival (Walpole Park), London
17th July, Arts is the Park (support for Courtney Pine), (Waltham Forest), London
8th July, Barbican Blaze, Hackney Empire (support for CALLE 13), London
24th-26th June, Glastonbury Festival, Cubana Stage, Club Dada, The Hub
5th June, London Green Fair, Main Stage (Regents Park), London
4th June, Exeter Respect Fair, Main Stage, Exeter
29th May, Leeds Loves Latin, Millenium Square, Leeds
7th May, Rich Mix Summer Season Launch, (Dalston), London
15th April, Movimientos @ Passing Clouds (Dalston), London
26th March, Movimientos @ Hootananny (Brixton), London
17th March, SOAS Radio Live @ Favela Chic (Old Street) London
11th Feb, Carnival Of Love, SOAS, London
21st Jan, Global Local and Movimientos, Rich Mix, London