1 MERCEDES SOSA

One of the grand old ladies of Latin American song – and a symbol of resistance during Argentina’s years of dictatorship – pays a rare visit to these shores.
IndigO2 Arena, SE10 (www.theindigo2.co.uk 0844 8440002), Tues

2 QUARTET

The pensive trumpeter, responsible for so many of Spike Lee’s film scores, appears on a double bill opposite Toussaint, another Art Blakey veteran.
Ronnie Scott’s, Frith Street, W1 (www.ronniescotts.co.uk 020-7439 0747), Mon-Wed

3 HENLEY FESTIVAL

The music contingent features the classy guitar duets of John Williams and John Etheridge, plus the young pianist Zoë Rahman.
Henley Festival Enclosure, Henley Bridge, Henley-on-Thames (www.henley-festival.co.uk 01491 843404), Sat

4 OSCAR D’LEON

Hugo Chavez isn’t the only big noise in Caracas. Dancing shoes at the ready as Venezuela’s salsa master swings into action.
Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 (www.roundhouse.org.uk 0844 4828008) Sat

5 SAIL AWAY

The curtain comes down on the effervescent, semi-staged “Lost Musicals” revival of Noël Coward’s cruise ship romp. Lots and lots of crisp one-liners.
Lilian Baylis Theatre, Sadler’s Wells, Rosebery Avenue, EC1 (www.sadlerswells.com 0844 4124319), Sun (4pm & 7.30pm)

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