Be part of a trans-global event this Sunday
 This Sunday, Candela, Subsounds, Bulb Magazine and War On Want present the second Latin Hip Hop and Reggaeton festival. The night marks International Human Rights Day, as well as Bulb magazine's first birthday.
The Carling Academy, Islington is playing host to the festival, showcasing the best of urban Latin talent in the UK, and featuring Columbian rap group Asilo 38 (pictured). This is the group's first UK gig - they are appearing on behalf of War on Want in order to raise awareness of the issues that ordinary Colombians face as a result of their political situation.
War on Want has been working with grass roots groups in Columbia for many years. With only three per cent of the country owning 70 per cent of land, Columbia is 'one of the most unequal societies on earth'.
 Other acts on the bill include Latin Clan (UK number 1 Latin Urban act), La Raza (featuring DJ Loco and MC Magico), Cultura Londres, Kid Afrika (whose songs are featured on the new MTV film Transit), Leximan, Criolla, Fido and Vane and La Tribu. With their roots right across Latin America, these artists represent the future of Latin music in the UK.
At the same time, 50,000 people are set to be heading to the stadium in Cali, Columbia to take part in this trans-global event. The Super Furry Animals are playing, and the event will be platforming Columbians' voices, speaking about human rights atrocities that occur there every day.
Tickets for the night in Islington are £10 in advance, and £12 on the door.
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