Artists

News, sounds, and movements from Tropical Diaspora Records—meet the Artists we work together.

Abeokuta

Abeokuta

The band's genesis is a story of inspiration meeting action. Founded by bassist and Fela admirer Jedson Nobre, the project was set in motion following a fateful trip to Rio...

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Banda Jardes

Banda Jardes

Honoring the Legacy of Reginaldo Laurindo da Silva: Samba-Rock Legend & Frontman of Banda Jardes

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Riosentí

Riosentí

Riosentí, the duo of Aline Novaro (Argentina) and Josué Avalos (Mexico), are modern troubadours.

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Ska Maria Pastora

Ska Maria Pastora

Formed in 2008, Ska Maria Pastora is an instrumental collective of musicians united by a love for Ska, Reggae, and, unmistakably, Frevo. They have made the rhythms of Olinda their...

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Orquestra Backstage

Orquestra Backstage

Hailing from Pernambuco, Orquestra Backstage embodies the very essence of cultural fusion. Since 2008, they have masterfully blended the raw, pulsating rhythms of Northeast Brazil

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Joanah Flor

Joanah Flor

Emerging from the vibrant cultural heart of Olinda, Pernambuco, Joanah Flor is a multifaceted artist whose work transcends music to become a powerful force for social change.

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Fred Jorge E Os Maiorais

Fred Jorge E Os Maiorais

Fred Jorge E Os Maiorais are authentic representatives of the new Brazilian black music.

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GArRinchA

GArRinchA

GArRinchA a native of São Paulo, Brazil and Berlin-based DJ, cultural curator, and the founder of Tropical Diaspora Records. He has been a critical voice in Berlin's cultural landscape since 1995,...

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Dr.Sócrates

Dr.Sócrates

Going down to the basement it was noise, the feeling of sweat and hardly some light. Bodies and music, very loud music.

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