For this fifth Casa, I collaborated with the lovely people at Aethos. The member space and hotel felt decadent and golden. My friend Marien screamed to me over baile funk “I love that the dancefloor is carpet! Nobody dances on carpet anymore - its soooo Studio 54!”
Hosting Casa at such a “bougie” venue felt like an elevation for me. To be fully honest, there were moments were it made me anxious that it might remove the vibes that make Casa del Soul so authentic. Find my thoughts from the morning after over a Nando’s here:

I spoke to a beautiful, intellectual woman on the dancefloor about the death of Dr Arday. She stressed the need of spaces like Casa del Soul to unionise left-leaning communities and rejoicing despite the consistent scapegoating of immigration and people of colour.

The boujie space potentially affected the culo shaking - making for a more conversational space and less chaotic crazy bumping and grinding that we usually expect from my club series.
This conversation, however, left me inspired to create more conversational activations around Casa del Soul.

Would we want a supper club, a cocktail evening, a ceramic class? Let me know!

I am looking into spaces for the September edition (I think I’ll return to our grotty,bumping and grinding for that edition) and am looking at Servant Jazz Quarters for our October edition - please DM me suggestions!

There was a lot of talk on my custom bedazzled Casa del Soul thong - do we want merch?…..

I also collaborated with the lovely Greta of Mulieris magazine to sell some of the fabulous ‘Global Diaspora Baddie’ t shirts they produced with The Road to Nowhere

See you at the next ones amores…

oh also, shall we have a custom cocktail menu next time?

CECILIA <3

PS: DJs were wicked, Casa is nothing without them.

Back in March, when I launched Casa del Soul as a Latino Soul Train Dream, I had this very specific, hyper-vivid vision in my head of what the aesthetic should feel like - decadent but grounded, fabulous and fun. Standing in this gorgeous East London space, looking at the light streaming through, art deco bar and disco ball I realised: oh, I literally manifested this exact room…

If I’m being completely honest with you guys, the last couple of Casa events felt like they were drifting just a tiny bit away from our original Soul/Disco DNA (we made up for it in Daddy Yankee which is no bad thing!). I just felt we were missing that deep, golden-era soul and disco grit that made the project what it is in the first place. So, consider this a course correction. Lorenita is stepping up to the decks specifically to drag those heavy-hitting disco and soul rhythms right back into the centre of the room.

Fret not, I am still and will always be a Latina from London so reggaeton, perreo and alt RnB will make an appearance via Suzi and Baile Funk brilliance from DAN PARTIES who will be closing the night.

The rest of the lineup is stacked - a perfect two boys, two girls split - including Trini DJ Chase Tha Worst, who is bringing full Carnival-month energy for August Casa. Expect high heat, zero pretence, and zero standing still.

A few quick, important details to keep on your radar:

• The Merch: We’re colloaborating with “Global Diaspora Baddie” tees on the night.

• The Cause: Tickets for this one are completely free (just RSVP via link in bio for entry), but we are strongly encouraging everyone to pitch in. We’ll have a donation link set up at the door raising aid for the recent earthquake in Colombia. If you’re coming for the free vibes, please throw a little love toward the cause.

Which brings me to my current, deeply unserious existential crisis: what on earth am I wearing?

I have this outrageously gorgeous cropped fur top sitting in my draw that feels so fundamentally CECILIA, but London is currently trapped in a suffocating heatwave. Is committing to the outfit worth risking spontaneous combustion on the dancefloor? Is “heatstroke, but make it fashion” a viable aesthetic choice for 2026? I’m genuinely debating it.

Keep an eye on your inboxes for the final location pin and entry details. Put on your best shoes, bring a little cash for the donation link, and I’ll see you under the disco ball—fur top or not.

Eighteen months later—this past Saturday night—it was my turn, and my pleasure, to watch Talvin play live for the first time. The show was two and a half hours long and featured only percussion (save for a gorgeous piano introduction).

I had spent the Saturday before shaking my culo for another two and a half hours at Bad Bunny’s Debi Tirar Más Fotos show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Not a bell nor whistle was spared.
Yet, this more raw, stripped back show was just as entertaining - of course, in a more demure, Southbank Centre-appropriate fashion.

In Western music and most pop music, the drum kit sits centre back. It supports the melody and is certainly not cast as a main character. In this show, however, percussion was the only element present, appearing in four forms, all centre stage.

The performance was an homage to Zakir Hussain, a legendary Indian tabla player who passed away in 2024. Talvin curated the show to feature a Western drum kit, tabla, pakhawaj, and congas.

As the music played, you observed a conversation. Jazz-rooted sounds from the kit spoke with Desi sounds from the tabla and pakhawaj, which then bantered with Latin sounds from the congas.

The show was a humble demonstration of how, in the Global South, rhythm and the drum take a central role of importance and, most importantly, of play. As someone with heritage from the Global South (my grandmother is Indigenous Chilean), it made me feel proud and seen.

It also made me feel spoiled in the best way. I am lucky enough to have played my music in India twice and to have grown up in a predominantly Black community in London, meaning I was not unfamiliar with any of these percussive sounds. They simultaneously sounded like home and a land far, far away.

Like Alice, I became curiouser and curiouser as the percussive exchanges continued. I was in awe of how melodic it was despite there being no melodic instruments present.

The least familiar instrument in my repertoire was the pakhawaj, which, to me at least, sounded the most “natural.” With each hit, I felt the tremble of thunder, and it brought to mind monsoon-coated Indian streets late at night.

The biggest takeaway of this show is that it decolonized my ears. Yes, I have Latin heritage, but I am a London girl who loves pop music. It was unconventional for me to attend a show made up of only four percussionists, and yet it inspired my own writing craft and opened my mind.

As Gen Z listeners, we rely so heavily on algorithms for discovery, but attending this show was a buffet of organic discovery. I discovered the legend they paid homage to, a new instrument, new sounds, a new way of improvisational, conversational playing, and new setups which I am sure will enrich my own live performances at festivals this upcoming autumn.

For that, I am grateful to Talvin and to the Southbank Centre.

My only complaint would be that London and the British music industry at large do not spotlight South Asian talent enough. I would love for this type of cultural discovery to be amplified.

We had a later start this time: 11pm, which saw you gorgeous people queuing before doors opened. Flamingo Club in Soho was the lovely home this month: imagine Ronnie Scott’s in dark pink adored with a disco ball and leopard print floor (fabulous). To celebrate Bad Bunny’s London arrival, I decided to do a surprise performance of Starlight, a track from my upcoming album, with dancers Desire & Devotion.

The new sound is rooted in Neptunes-meets-Gwen Stefani sounds and a perreo sprinkle (you can now see why Casa del Soul is the way it is).

Joining me on stage were DJs Charles Moon, Osquello and an old school reggaeton closing by the fabulous Sonia Sol. A lot of people think Casa del Soul is a reggaeton night but we play SO MUCH MORE than reggaeton. I designed the dancefloor as the playlist of a 2nd generation Latino Londoner who grew up in a Carribean and Middle Eastern part of London (a.k.a me). We play alt RnB, perreo, house, reggaeton, baile funk and whatever gets us grooving via diasporic sounds.

I designed a custom drinks menu with Hennessy which featured a pisco sour (inspired by my Chilean heritage), a mule and, of course, a margarita.

If I’m 100% honest, there was a bittersweet element to the Casa growing. The first 3 Casas were small but felt so nuclear. Everyone is of immigrant descent and/or queer and it always felt like a small, intimate, special space for us to perreo in peace. Choosing to do Casa number 4 in central London and with it growing in popularity meant that this very focused scene was slightly disrupted. However, as long as whoever turns up respects our culture and our queer expression, then they’re welcome! In a nutshell, the more the merrier - but only as long as authenticity is at the forefront of what we do.

Huge shout out to Chani Ra for my outfit and Austen Jux Chandler, Flaire and Valeria Miro for providing such last minute mixes of my backing tracks so that I could perform! Also I am now nothing without the moves of Desire (Sophie) and Devotion (Jaqui)…

More cxnt pending…

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Growing up in a pre-gentrified W12, nobody really knew much about my heritage. Despite attending a deeply diverse primary school, few had even heard the name of my motherland, Chile. Fast forward to today, and I hear Castellano Spanish echoing through the streets of London daily. To witness Casa del Soul pack out month after month with lovers of Latin, RnB, and diasporic beats? I couldn’t be prouder.

But last week, my inbox delivered a text-your-group-chat-immediately kind of milestone.

When Hennessy emailed me explaining they are the global sponsor for Bad Bunny’s tour and wanted Casa del Soul to be the cultural activation for his London arrival, I couldn’t help but wonder… are we finally being seen? Not just generalized, but culturally, specifically visible. For the very first time.

Say what you like about Benito, but he put our culture on the map. Never in my life have I seen non-Latino people sing along to Spanish lyrics with such obsession. He proved that our narratives aren’t niche—they’re pop culture. And since pop culture is exactly where I’m setting my own artistic heights, I am feeling completely inspired.

To celebrate, we are taking over a brand-new, underground gem in Soho: The Flamingo Club.

Think black and dark-pink velvet, subterranean, sexy, jazzy, and utterly divine. We’re keeping the lights low, the energy high, and running it late—11 PM to 3 AM.

🎟️ [GRAB YOUR TICKETS HERE BEFORE THEY SELL OUT] 🎟️

https://dice.fm/event/6d8d2q-casa-del-soul-by-cecilia-in-collaboration-with-the-debi-tirar-mas-fotos-tour-and-hennessy-26th-jun-the-flamingo-club-soho-london-tickets

The Lineup (We’re Going International)

Our Resident DJs are the backbone of this night, but for this activation, the curation is going global:

• Charles Moon: An American boy bridging the gap between Japan and Mexico.

• Sofy Suars: A Bolivian babe bringing those Barcelona club energies.

• Osquello: A London favorite who knows Brazilian beats like the back of his hand.

And a little surprise from me, CECILIA… I’ll be stepping off the hosting floor and onto the stage for a special live performance, debuting a BRAND NEW song alongside two incredible dancers.

To keep you fuelled, I’ve personally designed a custom cocktail menu with Hennessy, blending Chilean, Puerto Rican, and London flavors. Whether you like it sweet, sharp, or stiff, we’ve got you.

Tickets are only £8.50, but they won’t last long. Leave your digital life at the door, bring your best energy, and let’s make history.

See you on the dancefloor, bebecitos.

Lots of love,

Mami Cecilia 💋

Those who came stayed ‘til doors closed.

So, naturally, this time we’re going later. And harder.

Friday night 9pm til 1am.

I have 2 amazing DJs from last month’s Casa and the addition of The Immigrant Party who are bringing some Carribean island flavour to the dancefloor.

The link is below my bebecitos

See you under the disco ball

CECILIA x

£5 tickets : https://link.dice.fm/W4715fa65d78?dice_id=W4715fa65d78

The feedback has honestly made me a bit emotional. To everyone who came up to me to say “thank you” for creating a safe space to dance, let loose, and perrear without judgment—thank you. That is exactly why we do this. Its rare for us to claim space with our bodies and for it to be received with celebration and freedom.

The Highlight

The dancers on the runway during my new track, “Ordinary Guy.” Watching them catch every beat while you all cheered them on was pure magic. It’s a moment that will be living rent-free in my head for a long time.

A massive shout-out to Hildeburgh for crafting my outfit. I felt like a literal god(dess) in it, and it held up through every single drop.

Save The Date: The Next Chapter

I’m not letting that energy fade. I am beyond excited to announce our next gathering:

• When: May 15

• Where: COVEN (Stoke Newington) (@covenhackney on Instagram)

• The Theme: Latin Lover - whatever this means to you.

COVEN is a brilliant new spot run by my dear friend Matthew who took videos last Thursday. I couldn’t think of a better home for our next night.

The Ticket Scoop

I want to look after the family first.

• Public Sale: Tickets go live May 1.

• The “Casa” Loyalty Discount: If you were with us at the last event, I’m giving you 10% off your ticket for May 15. Just DM me.

• Early Bird: For everyone else on this mailing list, keep an eye out for the early bird drop coming soon.

Let’s make the next one even louder. Get those outfits ready—we’re going back in.

With love and rhythm,

CECILIA

Because you’re a subscriber here, I wanted to do something special for the “inner circle” before I announce our final flash sale to the general public tomorrow morning.

I’m opening up a limited number of “Last Call” tickets at 25% off—starting right now. Use the Code “FLASH” at checkout!
Open this link > https://ra.co/events/2408430

I want the room filled with the people who have been supporting this journey from the start. If you’ve been on the fence, this is your sign to join us.

See you tomorrow

CECILIA

So I was using Eventbrite as the ticket link to my event and I thought it looked shoddy so moved to RA.

If you bought on Eventbrite your link is still valid! I also have a cheeky code for discounted tickets so DM me on Insta and I’ll give you the secret code for £5 tickets!
Original ticket link here: https://ra.co/events/2408430

Delighted to announce that we have Amancai, KSlice and Babylon Fox DJing - all women, two Latinas, all ready to bring beats that make your puss pop on the dancefloor.

Casa Del Soul is inspired by Rosie Perez tapes at Soul Train. A New York Latin diva choreographer who was unapologetically bold and confident with her body, style and culture. The idea is dance first, phones second. I have dancers coming this time, a runway carved out and a great photographer so the experience is tailored to you my lovely listeners.

All my love and see you on the 16th

CECILIA x

50% TICKETS HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/casa-del-soul-tickets-1985639465092?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

My fave thing about last time is that everyone embraced the dance first, iPhone second mentality. Queerness & Latinidad were celebrated and the music was immaculate.
This time expect DIRTIER beats, more of an 80s Soul Train influence and even hotter attendees. AND I will be teasing my upcoming single on the dancefloor….
There will be tickets on the door but they will be more £££ so get em quick
DM me for any questions @rosaceciliamusic on Insta and TikTok

Besitos,

CECILIA

I was so overwhelmed by the response to Thursday night that I have decided to make this a series that coincides with the slow release of my upcoming music project. Expect Soul Train meets Studio 54 meets Latin Diasporic sounds. It’s just the beginning…

Casa Del Soul is an event I have setup to celebrate female DJs and give our Cecilia Familia a space outside of my usual live music evenings. Playing live gives me life but sometimes its nice to just shake nyash to Reggaeton… I am a Latina at the end of the day, sue me :/

Grab tickets (cheap ones - cheaper than the club!) via my link in my TikTok and Instagram bio and the link right here amores:

https://ra.co/events/2367397

Next Thursday, my MD Lorenz (Steam Down, Demae) and I are doing something very special: a Latin reimagination of Frank by Amy Winehouse — live, intimate, and made for anyone who identifies as a multitude of elements.

Bolero-inflected grooves, warm guitars, rhythm you can sway to — familiar songs, transformed.

This passion project bridges my mother’s Latin heritage, my dad’s British soul, and my London upbringing — all the worlds that made me, meeting in one room for one night.

📍 Night Tales Loft, 207, 1 Westgate St, London E8 3RL
🗓 January 15th
🕢 7:30pm
🎟 £11.50 tickets (link below)

If you’ve ever wanted to hear Amy through a different lens — softer, warmer, more sunlit (to brighten up this icy London January)— I’d love you there.

Come early, bring someone you adore, and let’s romanticise our lives together.

With love,
Rosa Cecilia 🌹

🎟 Tickets here: [link]

As an indie artist who is currently undergoing a rebranding - this means a change of team, sound and dreaming bigger than I could have ever imagined - it often feels like every day is day 1. This is great for lighting a fire under my ass but also means I forget to remember how far I have come. These two gorgeous girls in NYC reminded me of the work I have already put in so far. It made me feel proud of myself and even fuelled the existing fire under my ass with even more gusto.

Why am I here? I connected with a brilliant young producer - digitally- back in June. His name is Reggie Volume and our tastes overlap like a dream. We have written at least a dozen ideas together and done as much as we can over Google Meet and iMessage that it was about time I come over here. My goal here isn’t to record - I can do that in London - but to finalise the labour/birth of what CECILIA sounds like moving into 2026 and 2027 (yes, I am planning that far ahead).

For the past 6 weeks, Reggie and I hold weekly Google Meets with a brilliant and established mentor/executive producer who guides the ideas we birth with focus and form. Reggie and I jump in the studio tomorrow and for a long weekend will be honing our craft.

In the meantime, I posted a Story onto Instagram asking if any of you lovely people wanted to connect in someway. After receiving a dozen or so responses I have decided to carry out a raffle and invite 2 of you to two of my studio sessions with Reggie. You’ll be helping me out, filming content and will also get a sneak peak of the new sound. I’ll announce who the 2 randomly chosen listeners are later today on Instagram Stories and we can also make a little Reel together documenting our time.

I have been staying with my friend Michael in Brooklyn for the past two days (follow him on Instagram @allergictocats he is also a musician). Michael took me to Joe’s Pizza (see me munchin’ below) and a show at Irving Plaza (like KOKO in London) to see The Happy Fits who wear sequinned mesh and play the electric cello - safe to say I am in love with all of them now. Stay tuned for more adventures

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It speaks no word of a lie. I am indeed one of the artists listed for this show and will be performing 3 songs with my guitarist Dani (Arlo Parks) and drummer Benji (Steam Down).

The KOKO Show marks the debut of my first ever song released as CECILIA - yes, you heard that right: new year, new me. The song is a collab track with house artist Gee Lee (known for his viral song ‘Coke & Rum’). The vocals were recorded by the lovely Jan (who engineered Olivia Dean’s latest record) at RAK Studios - see photo below.

I am also playing at an event for the dating app FEELD (yes, the one couples use to engage in threesomes… no, I am just there to sing lol :/) on Nov 25. Tickets to both are on my linktree.

Meanwhile, I am booking flights to go to NYC for the first time on December 9th to work on my new songs with a brilliant producer called Reggie Volume - check him out!

I’m grateful and excited.

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