Cimafunk + Desta French
Cimafunk + Desta French
Fri 22 November 2024
Stage time / 7:00pm
Doors / 6:00pm
Cimafunk is a Grammy-nominated, Afro-Cuban Rockstar.
His name refers to his heritage as a “cimarrón,” Cubans of African descent who resisted and escaped slavery, as well as to the essence of his music that aims to subvert classical Cuban rhythms with innovative mixes of funk, afrobeat and hip hop. Cimafunk has received overwhelming praise touring the U.S. and Europe, making a name for himself as one of today’s great showman, performing an electric live show with La Tribu, his 9-person band from Havana. His live show is a celebration of groove and an unforgettable sonic and bodily experience.
Cimafunk is redefining contemporary Cuban music as well as Afro-Latin identity and the fusion of black cultures. His latest album, El Alimento, was nominated at the 2023 GRAMMY Awards for Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album.
Opening for Cimafunk is LatinX powerhouse, Desta French who emerged from the growing London music scene in 2018 and has since steadily become one of the most unique and influential voices of Latin crossover music coming out of Europe.
Her range of inspirations span from RnB, Salsa, Cumbia, Latin Jazz and Hip Hop which you can hear peppered all throughout her music-contributing to her colourful catalogue, and unmistakable sound

