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Part of the BBC Proms. Now in its third year, BBC Radio 3's World Routes Academy mentoring project turns to Latin America. Born in London of Colombian descent, 2012's young apprentice is self-taught 20-year-old accordionist, singer and guitarist Jos? Hernando Arias Noguera. His mentor, the renowned Bogot?-based accordion king Egidio Cuadrado - who brings his own band - is probably best known for his collaborations with Carlos Vives, the Latin American superstar actor-turned-singer. Fusing the folk tradition of vallenato with elements of rock and pop has proved a game-changer for music now enjoyed all over the Spanish-speaking world and beyond. There will be no interval Finish time approx. 23:30

Cast/Performers

Jose Hernando Arias Noguera (accordion), Egidio Cuadrado (accordion)