Oscar D'Leon

3 Nov 2012 / Roundhouse Main Space

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This is the first London show in three years for El Sonero Mayor, the truly great Venezuelan salsa singer and bandleader, and is also London's salsa event of the autumn, taking full advantage of the Roundhouse's huge dancefloor which Como No has packed in recent years for shows by Willie Colon, Los Van Van and Mr D'Leon himself. 

Oscar D’Leon, 'El Leon de la Salsa', was born in the Caracas’ neighbourhood of Etamin where he began to show interest in percussion instruments and to sing at parties as a young child. His capacity to improvise, the timbre of his voice and his intense love for the music, make Oscar D’Leon a born ‘sonero’ in the best Latin tradition. Oscar was influenced by the great masters of Cuban music, especially by ‘soneros’, Beny More and La Sonora Mantacera. His other influences come from the New York sound of the 60′s, particularly Eddie Palmieri and the Fania generation. 

Besides being a great sonero, Oscar D’Leon is an extraordinary showman, an entertainer who takes charge of the stage and who moves with the ease of a dancer. He has recorded more than 50 albums, gained many gold discs, and received numerous awards and honors. In November 2007 his album Fuzionando won the Latin Grammy Awards as best Contemporary Tropical album.  

Tickets: £25
Doors: 8.30pm 

Latecomers will be admitted throughout. Under 16s to be accompanied, under 14s accompanied and in seated areas only.

Roundhouse Exclusive Members Bar: Did you know you can get access to an exclusive bar overlooking the Main Space during the gig? We'll also give you a glass of champagne, a Roundhouse bag and souvenir book. Passes are £20 per person, plus the usual ticket price. Space is limited and advance booking is recommended, so call now on 0844 482 8008, then select the 'general enquiries' option. Please note, the bar is in the Circle towards the side of the stage. You can choose to watch the gig from there or from the area your ticket relates to. Please note, the view of the stage/artist may be restricted on occasion from the Members Bar.