Hosted by Rich Mix artist in residence, Shane Solanki.

Wara
Having just launched their excellent debut EP, Wara are one of the most exciting new acts to emerge from the thriving Latin scene, re-interpreting Cuban Funk and Tropical rhythms with a serious London groove!

http://www.myspace.com/waralondon

DJ Arias (Movimientos)
Mixing a 100% Bona Fide funky Cubano blend with the finest Timba, Salsa and Reggaeton with some of the freshest new Cuban fusion rhythms from Funk to Hip Hop and House.

http://www.movimientos.org.uk/

Wall Project
Rich Mix and Havana Club called on amateur or professional artists to submit designs for a specially commissioned wall art project. The art competition includes three commissions launched by three live events, hosted in conjunction with the start of Rich Mix’s new seasons. Artist Remi/Rough launched the Wall Project in January 2011. The celebrated urban artist was specially commissioned to design and paint an interior wall that runs the entire length of the Rich Mix events space. Tonight’s event sees the unveiling of the second design, which has been selected by a panel of experts, including Remi/Rough.

www.richmix.org.uk/wallproject

Remi/Rough
To make the innocent and beautiful dark, to find soul in stark, geometric swashes - somewhere beneath the acrylic, emulsion and spray paint grins Remi/Rough. South London born and bred (circa 1971) Remi Morgan has been breaking boundaries and messing up heads for the past 24 years. Transcending the traditional and somewhat idealised vision of a graffiti writer, the celebrated artist is passionate and unforgiving in his creative progression. As part of the abstract Ikonoklast Movement of the 90s or his role in supporting the evolution of the UK graffiti art scene throughout the decade prior. Or as a visual consultant for Red Bull and Nike. He is a proud graffiti writer, artist, illustrator, designer, art director, curator, musician and loving partner and father.

On the 1st August 2008 Remi/Rough held court at London's Tate Modern. As part of the Tate's Street Art exhibition and series, he was invited to talk on the underground history of UK graffiti in front of a sell-out auditorium. His deep rooted personal gallery relationships date back to the murky days of 1989 when he unveiled his debut art show and has since gone on to see his work exhibited All City, All Global. London to Paris, Perth, Tokyo, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Berlin, Hamburg, Strasbourg, Edinburgh and Ibiza. And he ain't done yet.

http://www.roughe.com/

Shane Solanki
Shane Solanki is sometimes a spoken word artist, comedian, lyricist, producer, journalist, curator and director of film and theatre - plus he loves working with kids and adults to build sustainable communities. Both a cowboy and an Indian, his work often explores relative cultural values and belief systems - perhaps that's why he's got a swastika tattooed on his back. Often performing under the pseudonym Last Mango in Paris, Shane is resident artist at Rich Mix. He's recently returned from a British Council supported three month sabbatical to India, collaborating with Asian Dub Foundation, Talvin Singh, Bandish Projekt, Arun Ghosh, Jeet Thayil and Monica Dogra.

http://lastmangoinparis.net/

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