Top five World Music Nights

The Afro-centric Shrine's Christmas party has residents Max Reinhardt, Rita Ray and Nikki Lucas, with guests The Synchro System featuring Renu Hossain (Anokha) and Hamid Mantu (Transglobal Underground).

2. Batmacumba/Future World Funk

Russ Jones and DJ Cliffy throw mad parties with Afro, Latin, reggae, samba and a dance-crazy crowd. New Year's Eve headliners are London's newest samba school Paraiso Do Samba, Rita Ray and Japan's DJ Blackbelt.

3. Hubble Bubble

A renowned night celebrating Asian, African and Arabic sounds. Next up is rapper Clotaire K, who draws on a background in Beirut and New York, and Oojami (Belly Dancing Breakbeats).

4. Dance Salsa

Salsa at the Loughborough Hotel is a London institution. Tomorrow's club night sees the five-piece Tres Generaciones performing live. Boxing Day is a Christmas special, while Feliz 2004 is La Salsa Musica's 15th consecutive New Year party.
Dec 19, 26, 31, Loughborough Hotel SW9, prices vary. Tel: 020 7642 5806.

5. Out Of Africa

Themed traditional and contemporary African music each month. Their first of 2004 focuses on Nigeria with Big Brovaz's Sillz rapping in Yoruban and English as JJC. Charlie Dark (Blacktronica) and the renowned Frititi dancers also appear.