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Released: 09.11.09

Featuring Cuban band Asere, the event will also include a percussion workshop and salsa dance lessons.

Asere are seven young Cuban musicians who came together in the 1990s to create music with a contemporary edge that also maintained the feeling of the music produced by their forefathers. In the autumn of 2008 Asere travelled to Europe for the first of many tours. In 1999 they recorded their first album and in 2002 started working with legendary drummer Billy Cobham and produced another album in 2004. Asere are currently working on a new album for release in 2009.

Over the last ten years Asere have developed an appetite for educational and community work. They have found working with infants, primary, secondary and university students to be a satisfying experience and one, which they continue to develop.

Tim Sayer, UCP Marjon Course Leader said:
“UCP Marjon looks forward to welcoming the band for this exciting event and believes the Live Music students will really benefit from working with a band of this caliber and talent”.

The event begins with a percussion workshop open to everyone which takes place 2-4pm.  The workshop is open to people who have bought tickets but limited to 50 places.  To book email livemusic@marjon.ac.uk or call 01752 636700 ext  2074.   The salsa dance lessons take place between 7-8pm, followed by the live gig in the dining Hall, 8-10.30pm.

Prices: £15 full price, £12 concessions, group booking 1:10 free ticket. Tickets can be purchased through UCP Marjon Student Union website or for large bookings call 01752 636742 for group bookings . Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult. For more information on the event and the UCP Marjon Live Music degree please check out facebook.co.uk/ucpmarjon

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