Artists

Artists

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

GArRinchA

GArRinchA

Garrincha is a Berlin-based DJ, cultural curator, and the founder of Tropical Diaspora Records. A native of São Paulo, Brazil, he has been a critical voice in Berlin's cultural landscape...

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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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Forró De Cabeça

Forró De Cabeça

The story of Forró de Cabeça is deeply intertwined with the label's own origins. The band was born from the creative crucible of the legendary Tropical Diaspora Party in Berlin.

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HÖRÖYÁ

HÖRÖYÁ

Afrobeat was everywhere. It came from the West and reclaimed some glorious past lost in the ‘darkness’ of African history. In countries like Brazil, but also in the US, Afrobeat...

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Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo

Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo

Valerie authored Piedmont Style Country Blues Guitar Basics, a book acquired by the Library of Congress, while both teach workshops on guitar, washboard, and early blues history.

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Samba Blues Trio

Samba Blues Trio

Their sound was born from a transatlantic exchange between DJ Garrincha, digging through vinyl crates in St. Louis’ blues clubs, and Renato Gama, picking melodies on his guitar.

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Amandla Freedom Ensemble, Mandla Mlangeni

Amandla Freedom Ensemble, Mandla Mlangeni

Formed as a dynamic gathering of young, innovative musicians, the ensemble serves as a living bridge between generations, engaging in profound artistic dialogues with jazz elders and indigenous music custodians.

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Zoli Sway

Zoli Sway

Zoli Sway, the award-winning singer-songwriter whose voice carries the soul of Soweto, releases her transformative EP “Musicine”

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Renato Gama

Renato Gama

“Renato Gama’s story is exactly the story we are here to support and amplify. We are immensely proud to give a wider voice to his vital work,” said a representative...

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DUB MANUAL

DUB MANUAL

Sanzyo Rafael Channels the Spirit of Olinda and Kingston with New Project DUB MANUAL Berlin, Olinda, BRAZIL – Sanzyo Rafael, a musician deeply rooted in the vibrant cultural tapestry of Olinda,...

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Ronaldo Gama

Ronaldo Gama

Ronaldo Gama is a Brazilian musician and producer celebrated for revitalizing traditional samba and bossa nova with contemporary flair. His work reflects deep roots in Brazilian musical heritage while engaging...

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El V and The Gardenhouse

El V and The Gardenhouse

With a career spanning over 25 years, EL V and THE GARDENHOUSE are a cornerstone of the Italian music scene. Known for their multilingual songs and electrifying live performances, they...

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