Delhi to Host Latino Dance-Music Fiesta From April 7–9

Tango from Argentina, salsa from Colombia and much more will be on shown at the three day Latin American dance and music festival that starts in New Delhi from Saturday, April 7, 2012.

The event will bring to India three leading contemporary dance and music troupes from Latin America to promote understanding of Latino culture.

A variety of dance and musical performances such as folk dance Mariachi from Mexico by troupes like Mama Julia from Colombia, Folklorico Ballet and Tlen Huicani from Mexico and Tango Emotion from Argentina will be presented at the Siri Fort theatre.

The festival is being organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations with the support of the embassies of Mexico, Colombia and Argentina.

The nine-member Mama Julia musical troupe from Colombia will open the event with a 70-minute concert. They play Afro-Colombian music with hip hop influences from the streets of Colombia. Their songs speak out on social issues and everyday life.