The Somerset House Series 2005 Presents Orishas and Los Lobos

London, UK- Mexican American band Los Lobos and Cuban rap group
Orishas will be playing in London on Wednesday 13 July. The concert is part of
the The Somerset House Series.

With a fistful of Grammy’s and worldwide acclaim for the chart topping hit La
Bamba, Los Lobos deliver an eclectic, solidly satisfying blend of Mexican roots
and rock. They worked with greats such as Bobby Womack and
Rubén
Blades they have a terrific number of great albums under their belt.
Orishas are a young Cuban band based in Paris and Madrid, who fuse
traditional Cuban music with contemporary musical styles producing Afro Cuban
percussion and chants with turntable trickery and hip hop, pointing the way
forward for Cuban music.

The courtyard of Somerset House, one of London’s most impressive buildings,
has played host to an inspirational line-up for the past few years. The Somerset
House Series has effortlessly established itself as a unique event in the
summer’s live music calendar. For the past four years, sell out crowds have seen
performances from Lambchop, Orbital, Jorge Ben Jor, Royksopp, Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man, Goldfrapp, Calexico, Yo La Tengo, PJ Harvey, Lemon Jelly, Bebel
Gilberto, and Belle & Sebastian, amongst others. It is a chance for everyone to
see exciting
innovative artists in an utterly unique location.

Other concerts scheduled:

Doves plus Louis XIV Wednesday 6 July

Queens Of The Stone Age plus support Thursday 7 July

Super Furry Animals plus Zabrinski & DJ Andy Votel Friday 8 July

Sigur Ros plus Amina Sunday 10 July

Bright Eyes plus The Faint Monday 11 July

Bloc Party plus The Kills & The Cribs Tuesday 12 July

Ticket Information:

To book tickets by phone: 0870 145 1120

To book tickets on-line and for further information:

www.somerset-house.org.uk/summer