Legendary Latin Group La Sonora Santanera celebrate 70th Anniversary with a rare UK show – A night of music and culture at KOKO in London in partnership with The Mexican Embassy in the UK to mark Mexican Independence Day.
Regarded as one of the most influential Mexican music bands of all time, 2025 marks an incredible milestone for La Sonora Santanera, the legendary big band that has defined the sound of Latin music for 70 years.
Fusing mambo, cha-cha-cha, bolero, cumbia and merengue with their signature brass, bass, piano, percussion and four principal voices, the band has captured the hearts of Latin music fans across the globe.
With iconic hits such as “Perfume de Gardenias”, “La Boa”, “Luces de Nueva York”, “Escarcha”, “Dónde Estás Yolanda?”, and “Si Supieras”, La Sonora Santanera is regarded as one of the most influential and enduring bands in Mexican music history. The band’s unique style and sound have made them pioneers of the Mexican tropical music tradition.
To celebrate their 70th Anniversary, La Sonora Santanera brings their unforgettable performance to Camden’s KOKO for a special night in honour of Mexican Independence Day, in partnership with The Mexican Embassy in the UK.
The band’s recent Grammy-nominated album “En Su 60 Aniversario”, featured collaborations with artists including Gilberto Santa Rosa, Natalia Lafourcade, Lila Downs, Carla Morrison, and Ruben Albarrán of Café Tacvba, highlighting their ongoing influence in the Latin music scene.
Led by Josefa González-Blanco Ortiz-Mena, the Mexican Ambassador to the UK, the event will also host the official “Grito de Independencia”, which marks the beginning of the Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
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