ENJOY an evening of warmth, joy and life when The Classics meet Latin America in Ripon.

Classico Latino was born in 1998 following a chance encounter between Colombian pianist Ivan Guevara and English cellist Graham Walker.

Ever since, the group has developed its uniquely powerful blend of Classical finesse and Latino flair, entertaining audiences from Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in London to the foothills of the Colombian Andes.

Blending the passion and vitality of authentic Latin music with the smooth sound and virtuosity of the classical tradition, Classico Latino brings fresh perspective on the world of Latin-American music, breathing new life into songs from across the continent.

UK Latin Awards described their sound as “a unique fusion of Latin and Classical with beautiful musicality”.

The group has performed and recorded in Columbia, Cuba, the UK and Europe as well broadcasting on Classic FM and Radio 3.

Their fifth album, Havana Classic, was runner up Album of the Year in UK Latin awards 2019. This was recorded in the famous EGREM studios in Havana, home to many of the Bueno Vista Social Club recordings. The album includes a number of notable Cuban musicians.

Tickets for the concert, which is at Holy Trinity Church, Kirby Road at 7.30pm, cost £20 for adults £20, £5 for students £5 (children, free) are available online at www.riponconcerts.co.uk or from the Little Ripon Bookshop on 01765 606689. The website describes the full range of Covid precautions that are in place.

More information is available from Roger Higson by emailing chairman@riponconcerts.com or call 01765 635492.