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Quimantu - Latin American and World Music
Quimantu features a dynamic repertoire of songs and music drawn from
the diverse rhythms, styles and instruments of Latin America, Europe and beyond
that are at the heart of the spirit of the group. Drawing on the talents of some
of the UK’s finest performers, Quimantu promises a celebration of friendship,
life and diversity with a "real" world of music on your street, as they
brilliantly and effortlessly bring together a diversity of cultures that blazes
with skilful technique, energy, passion, poetry and rhythm.
The players are:
 | Mauricio Venegas-Astorga, Director, Lead vocals, Guitar, Cuatro,
Charango, Electric Charango, Ronroco, Kena Kenacho, Moceño, Sikus, Rondador,
Irish Whistle, Maracas, Bombo, Cajon, Udu drum, Sanza |
| Carlos Fuentes, Latin & Andean percussion, Udu drum, Djembe,
Vocals |
| Rachel Pantin, Electric Violin, Celtic harp, Viola, Vocals |
| Graham Preskett, Mandolin, Guitar, Violin, Cuban tres guitar,
Vocals |
| Adolfredo Pulido, Bass, Vocals |
Fees:
| Standard Fee |
Cluster Fee |
Cluster dates |
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SEMS evening with PA provided by Quimantu |
£900 |
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SEMS evening no PA |
£720 |
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SEMS lunchtime with PA provided by Quimantu |
£810 |
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SEMS lunchtime no PA |
£650 |
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SEMS series of dates (4 or more within 7
days) with PA provided by Quimantu |
£800 |
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SEMS series of dates (4 or more within 7
days) no PA |
£630 |
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19th May to 8th June 2008 and 20th October to 9th
November 2008 |
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Artists' Requirements:
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It is suggested that before booking, promoters
review the artists' requirements below
(click here to reveal/hide).
 | No. of people 5
people. |
| Standard requirements
All SEMS artists should be provided with good overhead lighting (or
other suitable lighting set-up for the concert), and adequate heating in
changing rooms and performance area from the beginning of the rehearsal. |
| Technical Requirements
All SEMS artists should be provided with good overhead lighting (or
other suitable lighting set-up). Quimantu can use a venue's PA or
provide their own (note different fees above) - stage layout and sound
equipment requirements are given in the following two Word documents:
Quimantu Stage
Layout (own PA).doc
Quimantu
Stage Layout (venue PA).doc |
| Complimentary Tickets
TBA. |
| Meals A light meal
and hot drinks for the artists should normally be provided by the
promoter.
Please provide water and some glasses in the dressing room and on the stage.
Please provide sandwiches (including vegetarian option) and fruit -
leave in green room/backstage for during/after the performance. If a
cooked meal is provided we would prefer that after the performance.
Coca-Cola, orange juice, and 2 bottles of red wine are also requested. |
| Travel/Accomodation If accommodation is provided we would prefer not to use home stays.
Single rooms should be provided unless it is completely unavoidable and
other arrangements are agreed in advance. The group travels
in three cars, and will need parking for their vehicles, plus one by train,
who may need picking up from the station. A clear map or directions to the venue must be provided,
including full address and postcode, and should arrive no
later than two weeks before the event. The map is most convenient if sent by
e-mail - please send it to SEMS and we will
forward it. |
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This document forms part of the Contract between Artists and Promoter. |
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Demo: Quimantu - La Nevada.mp3