Papa ‘Nono’ Noel, legendary guitar maestro from the great days of Congolese rumba, and Adan Pedroso, young aspiring Cuban troubador, met up for the first time in June 2000. A few weeks later they were performing on stage together at Womad’s Rivermead Festival in the UK, . Having played with many of the famous and significant names of the soukous musical tradition throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s Papa Noel has earnt great admiration and respect for his unique virtuoso style while the young talented Adan Pedroso, a follower of la Nueva Trova movement has gained considerable success as lead composer of rising Cuban band Asere. Nono and Adan share the same birthday, albeit a few decades apart, and a fine synchronicity fires this duo into a sweet groove.

Tickets £8/£5 available from CQAF Box Office Tel:028 9023 2403 and Backbeat Records, Great Victoria Street Tel: 028 9020 0397