London's premier Latin music festival kicks off next week, and I'm feeling slightly foolish for not having mentioned it until now. La Linea has been providing the capital with an unrivalled programme of very, very fine music of a Latin leaning since 2001, with numerous unmissable shows each year. Here is this year's line up...
2 Apr: Lontano present Brazil plus 1, Purcell Room
3 Apr: Ska Cubano - La Linea Launch Party + Latin Dub Soundsystem + DJs Cal Jader (Movimientos) + Gerry Lyseight, Koko
4 Apr: Tangopolis: Bajofondo Tango Club + Melingo, Royal Festival Hall
9 Apr: Lontano present Brazil plus 2, Purcell Room
10 Apr: Lalo Schifrin with the London Symphony Orchestra, Barbican
16 Apr: The Ipanemas + Zuco 103, Barbican
20 Apr: Paco Peña & Nishat Khan Spirit & Passion, Royal Festival Hall
30 Apr: Very Be Careful + DJ Hugo Mendez, Cargo
3 May: Café Tacuba + Forro in the Dark, Barbican