Lokandes

Lokandes are fronted by whirldwind musical maestro Kanti Qena and related their name to the combination of two words: 'Crazy' and 'Andes' which represents the intention of their music: Crazy music from the Andes. The project aims to create alternative music, taking the melodies and energy of Andean music and bringing it up to date; creating a fusion of traditional roots and Afro-Andean rhythms with other contemporary genres such as Reggae, Cumbia, Ska, Jazz, Son, Rumba Folk and funky Latin rhythms. They unite musicians and instruments from Peru, Bolivia, Spain, France, China, Chile and the UK, and set their highly original music, alongside socially conscious lyrics and a super-tight rhythm section bringing awareness to Latin-American and worlwide cultures with their music. The band had the opportunity to play on different venues like Notting hill arts club, Passing Clouds, Jazz Cafe, Coronet,The O2 - The British Music Experience - Millennium Dome, etc.. and festivals as Big Chill Fest, Love Box, Movimientos, Andean Connection, Shoreditch Festival, Carnaval del Pueblo(Burguess Park), Global Local, Latin Quarter, The Scoop, Kendal Callling, Secret Garden Party, London Mela at Gunnersbury Park, London Green Fair, Glastonbury , Vamos Festival, BT London river of live (Olympics 2012) among others music venues and festivals in the UK. They supported in London the legendary band Los Kjarkas & Susana Baca, Miki Gonzalez in their London shows. This year new highlights and special shows confirmed at Rhythmtree Festival & Bestival 2013 - Isle of Wight. "..An enjoyable listening experience and unique style.."***** Susana Baca Lokandes project started in London during December 2007, by Karlos Saldaña [Kanti Qena] and Alx Alfaro who left the band to established his music career and studies in Newcastle and still being part of Lokandes family on certain occasions. Special thanks to our former members and guest musicians invited to play with Lokandes on certain occasions: Tora Koike, Johnny Kausary Rodriguez, Manuy Figueroa, Michel Castellanos. LOKANDES aims to bring its audiences original music with socially conscious lyrics, at the same time bringing awareness to Latin-American cultures