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Colombiage, Riverside Studios
Colombiage, Riverside Studios
The new sounds of Colombia
Sunday, 18 October 2009
One of London’s lesser-known but nevertheless one of its most enjoyable and inspiring arts festivals is taking place this weekend – Colombiage, a celebration of all things Colombian. Curated by Landa Acevedo-Scott and now in its third edition, the Festival brings writers, film-makers, talks and hot, hot music at a weekend event at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith.
One of London’s lesser-known but nevertheless one of its most enjoyable and inspiring arts festivals is taking place this weekend – Colombiage, a celebration of all things Colombian. Curated by Landa Acevedo-Scott and now in its third edition, the Festival brings writers, film-makers, talks and hot, hot music at a weekend event at the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith.
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