African Music Concerts Week of Jan 4 - Jan 10

I've never heard this group, but a search on the web turns up a dance class series featuring bands with a driving Afro-Peruvian beat, and Cambalache is listed as one of the performers. It looks like a chance to hear a new sound in a cool club packed with young dance fans who will be able to show you the moves.

Ricardo's latest album Ay Valeria! will be showcased in his first show of 2004. Salsero fans and Congolese Rumba fans will both have something to dance to when the band gets into their groove. Conga Room is where he started his following, so come back to Ricardo's home and hear his latest sound.

Blay is back in 2004 and he kicks it off with a CD release party. He will take you to Ghana and show you the roots with Highlife Jazz, the music that led to AfroBeat. It's got swing, it's got rhythm and with Blay and the crew playing, so will you!