NIRK MOLINA (LIVE) and ON FIRE UP ON THE ROOF! Sat Apr 01 (1pm-6pm / Free Entry) – Fresh from ‘lively audio sleighing’ our recent Barranquilla all day celebration, Latin Jazz Brunch Live are truly proud to present the triumphant return of Columbian Musical Maestro, singer, percussionist and accordion player NIRK NOLINA and full band (LIVE) alongside the mighty JOHN ARMSTRONG for an afternoon of pure magical musical latin highs and good vibes, free entry up on the covered / heated roof at The CLF Art Lounge and Roof Garden.
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Gonna be a hot 1!!!! The only way to start your Saturday. Ohhhhh yah!
NIRK MOLINA (Live) – Band on stage around 2pm, performing 2 live sets
Nirk Molina better known as ‘Nirk’ was born in Monteria-Colombia. He is a singer, percussionist and accordion player. Nirk comes from a music dynasty on behalf of his brothers from their father side Rosendo Martinez (Euphonium Player of ALFREDO GUTIERREZ) and also from his mother’s side which means “Music has always been present for this gentleman”.
At the age of 3 his siblings taught him to play the Guacharaca. At the age of 7 Nirk becomes the Winner besides Alfredo Gutierrez as Guacharaca player at the (Vallenato Festival in San Jacinto Bolivar Colombia). Nirk became very known in Monteria as he showed his amazing skills as a musician, he played in many local bands as he grew up.
In 1993 Nirk heard that maestro Maximo Jimenez was searching for a musician to tour around Europe, Nirk decides to take the opportunity to travel besides Maximo Jimenez and accompanied him to Vienna Austria and also around Europe and played in various Charity Community Events, Festivals and many other events, Thanks to this amazing journey Nirk ends up in the UK which has opened its doors, Nirk feels grateful with Maximo Jimenez and also with the UK which is his other home.
As Nirk has been playing for a long period; Playing all kinds of Vallenato Traditional and Modern and other styles of music such as Tropical Music, Cumbia Music, Salsa Music and Carlos Vives Style of Vallenato. Nirk has participated and taken the Folklore Vallenato to these prestigious places, The Reading Festival, BBC Womad Festival, BBC White City Festival, Dartford Festival and many others.
Nirk’ as a percussionist has accompanied many famous Artists in the Vallenato Scene. Los Embajadores Vallenatos, Alex Manga and Los Diablitos, Luis Mateus, Los Gigantes Del Vallenato, Los Inquietos and El Binomio De Oro: Rafael Orozco and Israel Romero.
“The target that I have together with my fellow musicians is to make this amazing Vallenato folklore known everywhere representing our Culture and our beautiful Colombia”.
Latin Jazz Brunch Live
Runs: Every Saturday
Live + DJ: 1pm – 6pm (up on covered / heated roof)
Special Brunch Menu: 1pm-6pm (close 1am)
Entry: Free (Booking recommended)
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Walk Ins always welcome!
Next Event: Sat Apr 08 – Latin Jazz Brunch Live with Sarabanda, Live
See you up on the roof and deep inside
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Artists: Nirk Molina, DJ John Armstrong
