La Linea- the London Latin music festival- visits Liverpool next weekend for two concerts celebrating Latin music.
It is the first time the festival has travelled outside of London and it is part of the Philharmonic's unique April line up.
The Ipanemas will appear on Thursday 17 April with Paco Pena and Nishat Khan taking to the stage in a unique performance on Friday 18.
Friday's concert sees Flamenco legend Paco Pena perform with sitar guitarist Nishat Khan.
Andy Wood, director of La Linea, said: "We are delighted to be bringing La Linea to the Phil this month- Latin music has had a huge influence on music in Britain for the last hundred years.
"It is very appropriate that we should be presenting events in the Festival for the first time outside of London in the UK's most musical city. "
The Ipanemas revive classic Brazilian styles and the glory days of Copacabana's hippest 1960s nightspots and the band combine swinging Afro-Brazilian bossa nova grooves and classic samba-cancao (vocal samba).
Support on the night will come from Zuco 103 an outfit who have pioneered their own electronic sound at the point where samba and bossa meet drum and bass.
Paco Pena and Nishat Khan celebrate the emergence of Flamenco music in the 15th century and pays tribute to the bohemian spirit of this gypsy culture in a fierce and sensual improvisation.
Gavin Sharp, programme director at the Philharmonic said: "We're so excited to be bringing the La Linea festival to Liverpool for its first trip outside of London - it's a great coup both for the Phil and Liverpool and the two gigs will certainly be something special.
"April is a key month in terms of Philharmonic Hall's Capital of Culture programme, it's a very eclectic month showcasing a host of different music genres from all over the world.
"In additon to the La Linea events, April highlights include a gig from legendary soul diva Mavis Staples and Balkan music from the Gypsy Queens and Kings- 'the new salsa'- for those in the know!"
Tickets are available from Philharmonic Hall box office, 0151 709 3789 or www.liverpoolphil.com
