The Havana Suite nominated at Cubadisco Awards 2012

The album, recorded and produced in 2011 by Ahmed Dickinson and Hammadi Rencurrell in collaboration with British violinist Emma Blanco, is competing in the Instrumental Music category. A homage to Havana and its famous decadent beauty, the recording is a compilation of beautiful works by Cuban composer Eduardo Martin which exploits the interaction between contemporary Cuban guitar sonorities and well-known musical genres such as Rumba, Danzon, Cha-cha-cha, Changui, Bolero, Timba, amongst others.

The Cubadisco International Fair, founded in 1997 and organized by the Cuban Music Institute, is the most integral event of the Cuban Music Industry and it constitutes the most saught-after platform for exposing the main achievements of Cuban Music. The winners of its 16th edition will be announced in Havana on May 19, 2012.

Trio Mestizo to perform in Hampshire 25th May 2012

 

The Trio Mestizo will bring a taste of the Havana to St Margaret Mary Church. Classical guitarist Ahmed Dickinson, violinist Emma Blanco and dynamic percussionist Hammadi Rencurell Valdes will spice up the venue with the vibrant and diverse music from Cuba and Latin America.

The event, on May 25 at 7.30pm, will be raising funds for repair work projects at the church. Tickets cost £10, which includes an interval drink, and are available from Maggie Raymont on 01489 575375.

Ahmed Dickinson and Santiago Quartet to play at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club 29th July 2012

Ahmed Dickinson Cardenas and Santiago Quartet will be performing at Ronnie Scott's on July 29th as part of the second Classical Kicks night. More details to follow, but this promises to be an exciting evening with other wonderful guest appearances. Classical Kicks was launched on April 29th this year by Lizzie Ball and the first event was a huge success, with performances from stellar musicians including pianist Tom Gould, baritone Njabulo Madlala and guitarist Morgan Szymanski.

Watch this space for more information on how to purchase tickets and the final line-up.....

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Latin Perspective reviewed by The Strad

    The Strad, UK's leading magazine for string music published a review of Ahmed Dickinson's latest collaborative recording with Santiago Quartet. To read more please click here.

Ahmed Dickinson performed along the Latin Chamber Orchestra and Omar Puente at the Purcell Room