Friday 17th September Preparations for the 'Night of Festivals' Events: Market Square, Nottingham.

Events from the 16 - 18th September. Featuring new contemporary art commissions, a live music stage and participatory carnival procession. A fusion of art forms in celebration of the Bicentenary of Latin America’s independence and the richness of its culture!

Rhythms of Salsa and Rio for Nottingham Festival!
vibrant sights and sounds of exciting Latin American culture, with a unique, Night of Festivals 2010.

Created and produced by ArtReach, City Arts, Nottingham Contemporary and New Art Exchange, the Festival featured a dynamic live music stage with contemporary Latin American bands; moving image by artists from Mexico, Brazil and Uruguay on the Festival Big Screen; a special installation recalling the sounds and sights of Brazilian Festival - looking ahead to an extraordinary Carnival procession including colourful and extravagant characters from the Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations and the foremost samba troupe outside Rio!

http://www.nightoffestivals.com


Mandinga Arts

http://www.mandingaarts.co.uk/

http://www.nightoffestivals.com/artists/mandinga-arts/