For this special performance at Leeds City Varieties on Thursday 18 June the band perform reworkings of Serge Gainsbourg’s Latin music from the 1950s and early 1960s alongside their new original material and Cuban charanga classics from both Havana and New York. They launch their new singles ‘Caballo Charanguero’ and ‘Pa’ La Escuelita’ alongside their new Serge Gainsbourg-inspired album ‘Havanaise’ exclusively at Leeds City Varieties. Book your tickets now!
The new Yorkshire Tango Quintet has been set up by Sue Miller to play the music of Astor Piazzolla.
It features:
Sue Miller on piano
José Canha on double bass
Bob Davis on accordion
Jiannis Pavlidis on guitar
Nick Williams on violin
The quintet will be performing in 2026 – contact Sue for more information and bookings.
The Whitman Review: Charanga del Norte at Wakefield Jazz Club on 20 October 2023
“The tight interaction of the rhythm instruments—always percussion-rich but not percussion-heavy—is what drives the music forward. Sue Miller’s stamina was as remarkable as the quality of her flute-playing, since she was responsible for sustaining a clear and arresting melodic line above the sheer breadth and force of the rest of the band. Improvisationally, too, her flute playing was a wonderful demonstration of the possibilities that a truly creative player can open up.”
“When Leeds-based Charanga del Norte begin and invite their audience to dance, there is immediate compliance; a good number of the audience dance, and continue to weave their way around the floor, throughout the evening. As this band plays their way through a number of songs, some familiar and some less so, the vibe is quintessentially playful and filled with the joy of movement and music. Mac the Knife, Maravilloso, and more besides are on the set list; the percussive beats, lilting flute, slinky strings and rhythmic keys that are intrinsic to charanga, blend with ease and dynamism. The band are compelling and characterful, presenting the best of Cuban charanga style. Two hours pass in a heartbeat, as this Little Big Ideas by the Sea event plays to a sizeable and amicable audience of assembled groovers and latin-beat lovers.
“Scarborough Market Hall – Big Ideas By The Sea 26/10/2024 7.30pm Tickets available at ticketsource.co.uk/bibts
CHARANGA DEL NORTE PERFORM LIVE ON SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER SCARBOROUGH MARKET HALL as part of BIG IDEAS BY THE SEA
Save the date – Charanga del Norte return to CLF in Peckham on Saturday 15th June – save the date!
We had a fantastic time joining forces with our conga player Raz Jayasuriya’s Garden City Samba on Sunday 1st October as part of our Arts Council funded UK tour
Next dates: South: Club 85 Letchworth Sunday 1 October North: Brudenell Social Club, Leeds Saturday 7 October
Charanga del Norte perform at London’s CLF (Chronic Love Foundation) on Saturday afternoon 15th July.
IT’S CHARANGA TIME (LIVE) UP ON THE ROOF! Sat Jul 15 (1pm-6pm / £10 Entry) – LATIN JAZZ BRUNCH LIVE host DJ JOHN ARMSTRONG welcomes the one and only charanga and pachanga band in the land, live up on the roof. Get ready for the brilliant 12 piece live band CHARANGA DEL NORTE who are here to guarantee an exquisite good time live audio session up on the roof, all afternoon long at The CLF Art Lounge & Roof Garden.
www.clfartlounge.com/upcoming-shows
Charanga del Norte perform at Roundhay Park Festival Saturday 17th June 2pm – FREE World Music and World Food Festival