Imperio Bamba

Friday night at Jamboree with Imperio Bamba and their superb Peruvian rebel chicha, bringing their live show that comprises of a dance-driven Latin American psychedelic ritual: immersive, euphoric, and joyful. Support comes from Hit La Rose, bringing their own take on the transgressive and mystical of Peruvian cumbia...

The music of headliners Imperio Bamba brings together a bold fusion of hypnotic Afro-Latin rhythms such as cumbia, salsa and reggaeton; psychedelic synths and guitars; and commanding bilingual vocals that re-imagine Peru’s chicha through a contemporary, global lens. They call this rhythm Rebel Chicha, a Latin American psychedelic ritual, resonating with fans of Bomba Estéreo, Los Mirlos, and mainstream artists who reclaim and perform a shared Latinx culture on a global stage. Now expanded into a six-piece band, all first-generation migrant musicians from South America, their storytelling and Spanglish delivery treat language as a rhythmic force, creating connections across cultures. Their debut EP Rebel Chicha reimagining of 'My Favourite Things' has received praise in the both UK and Latin America.

In support, heirs to the psychedelic cumbia of Los Mirlos and Los Destellos, Hit La Rosa embodies the transgressive and mystical spirit of Peruvian cumbia today. Their sound, layered with other Latin genres and wrapped in dark psychedelia, has positioned them as one of the burgeoning international Peruvian groups, and they one of the few to have participated in the NPR Tiny Desk concert series.

"Hit La Rosa topped the clip-clop beat of cumbia with surreal lyrics, surf-reverbed guitar solos and psychedelic swoops and echoes" - New York Times

Jamboree food option: Our ‘Zer’ kitchen is open from 5pm serving delicious Middle Eastern fusion food for you to enjoy a meal/snack if you wish!

Featuring - Imperio Bamba