The Sonic Heartbeat of Tropical Diaspora Records

The Archive

We are a platform for sonic resistance and diasporic reclamation.

Every event since 1995 — from Berlin squats to the world. Before flyers, we were at Freitagsbar, Fishladen, Danny´s Tavern Chicago. DJ Garrincha's residency at EKA spanned over a decade. Dr. Sócrates moved through the same scenes, both working as bouncers. We document every event. The name "Tropical Diaspora" came at YAAM, but the spirit was always there. From Berlin to Rio, from Chicago to Kosovo, from Madrid to beyond. Welcome to our history.

Events • Program & Archive

Dj Barata hosted Dj GArRinchA @ N’Calma Na Dodô De Pira 28/07/2018 @ 10:00 - 29/07/2018 @ 06:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

Dj Barata hosted Dj GArRinchA @ N’Calma Na Dodô De Pira 28/07/2018 @ 10:00 - 29/07/2018 @ 06:00 UTC+1

BOA NOITE MEU SENHOR E SENHORA,BOA NOITE MEU SENHOR E SENHORA!QUE O N’CALMA CHEGOU! Cá estamos novamente!Sempre N’Calma … N’Calma e Sempre! É com muito amor, carinho e satisfação, que...

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Dj Barata hosted Dj GArRinchA @ Sem Frescura 27/07/2018 @ 10:00 - 28/07/2018 @ 06:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

Dj Barata hosted Dj GArRinchA @ Sem Frescura 27/07/2018 @ 10:00 - 28/07/2018 @ 06:00 UTC+1

Hoje é dia de deixar a frescura de lado, pra curtir uma noite de muita Brasilidade, com o incrível DJ BARATA (NERVOSA)

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Tropical Diaspora ★ Estereo Chicago 14/07/2018 @ 22:00 - 15/07/2018 @ 03:00 UTC-6
Tropical Diaspora

Tropical Diaspora ★ Estereo Chicago 14/07/2018 @ 22:00 - 15/07/2018 @ 03:00 UTC-6

Tropical Diaspora Records bring the Afro Diaspora Sound in the New World to Estereo Bar in Chicago.

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Tropical Diaspora ★ Estereo Chicago w/ Drew 606 Records 13/07/2018 @ 22:00 - 14/07/2018 @ 02:00 UTC-6
Tropical Diaspora

Tropical Diaspora ★ Estereo Chicago w/ Drew 606 Records 13/07/2018 @ 22:00 - 14/07/2018 @ 02:00 UTC-6

Tropical Diaspora Records bring the Afro Diaspora Sound in the New World to Estereo Bar in Chicago.

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Djs Dr.Sócrates & Garrincha @ Malandragem Party 2018 02/06/2018 @ 10:00 - 03/06/2018 @ 02:30 CEST
Tropical Diaspora

Djs Dr.Sócrates & Garrincha @ Malandragem Party 2018 02/06/2018 @ 10:00 - 03/06/2018 @ 02:30 CEST

O Malandragem da Capoeira é um encontro internacional de capoeira, organisado pelo Contramestre Ganso e alun@s do grupo Preservação da Mandinga em Berlim.

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Tropical Diaspora® Party Vol.49 ★ KdK18 after show & Records Release Party 20/05/2018 @ 22:00 - 21/05/2018 @ 08:00 UTC+1 | €8
Tropical Diaspora

Tropical Diaspora® Party Vol.49 ★ KdK18 after show & Records Release Party 20/05/2018 @ 22:00 - 21/05/2018 @ 08:00 UTC+1 | €8

Tropical Diaspora® vol.49 KdK18 Edition & Records Release

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Estereo Bar Chicago ★ Dance Residency 27/04/2018 @ 21:00 - 28/04/2018 @ 02:00 UTC+1
Marcus Ferreira

Estereo Bar Chicago ★ Dance Residency 27/04/2018 @ 21:00 - 28/04/2018 @ 02:00 UTC+1

Strictly vinyl: rare Afro-Brazilian, Latin and American Grooves with Tropical Diaspora Records Limited Releases available.

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Estereo Bar Chicago ★ Dance Residency 21/04/2018 @ 21:00 - 22/04/2018 @ 02:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

Estereo Bar Chicago ★ Dance Residency 21/04/2018 @ 21:00 - 22/04/2018 @ 02:00 UTC+1

Estereo Bar Chicago and last call for Tropical Diaspora grooves strictly vinyl in the city

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Estereo Bar Chicago ★ Dance Residency 13/04/2018 @ 21:00 - 14/04/2018 @ 02:00 UTC+1
Marcus Ferreira

Estereo Bar Chicago ★ Dance Residency 13/04/2018 @ 21:00 - 14/04/2018 @ 02:00 UTC+1

Dj Garrincha at Estereo Bar with the new Tropical Diaspora Records strictly vinyl SELECTION to bring some Tropical heat to the Chicagoan´s hearts and beyond. Selections by DJ GArRinchA (Sao...

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Dj GArRinchA ★ through the record shop 04/11/2018 @ 21:00 - 05/11/2018 @ 21:00 UTC-6
Tropical Diaspora

Dj GArRinchA ★ through the record shop 04/11/2018 @ 21:00 - 05/11/2018 @ 21:00 UTC-6

Dorian’s celebrates community and art by carrying on the tradition of providing a unique setting to imbibe, break bread, share and listen.

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CH Distillery Chicago ★ 16/03/2018 @ 20:00 - 17/03/2018 @ 01:00 UTC+2
Tropical Diaspora

CH Distillery Chicago ★ 16/03/2018 @ 20:00 - 17/03/2018 @ 01:00 UTC+2

The mission is simple! we provide best Brazil & Latin vintage records and CH Distillery provide the best cocktails in Chicago West Loop made with own liqueurs production. Dj GArRinchA...

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El Contagem Final w/ Nervous Recs & DJ Garrincha 15/03/2018 @ 21:00 - 16/03/2018 @ 01:00 CET
Tropical Diaspora

El Contagem Final w/ Nervous Recs & DJ Garrincha 15/03/2018 @ 21:00 - 16/03/2018 @ 01:00 CET

All-vinyl midweek revival with Nervous Recs    

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Tropical Diaspora ★ Estereo Chicago w/ Senor Eddy 24/02/2018 @ 22:00 - 25/02/2018 @ 03:00 UTC-6
Tropical Diaspora

Tropical Diaspora ★ Estereo Chicago w/ Senor Eddy 24/02/2018 @ 22:00 - 25/02/2018 @ 03:00 UTC-6

Tropical Diaspora Records bring the Afro Diaspora Sound in the New World to Estereo Bar in Chicago.

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Punch House Chicago ★ 606 Records hosted Dj Garrincha 19/01/2018 @ 21:00 - 20/01/2018 @ 02:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

Punch House Chicago ★ 606 Records hosted Dj Garrincha 19/01/2018 @ 21:00 - 20/01/2018 @ 02:00 UTC+1

Last Call in Chicago for rare afro diaspora grooves with Tropical Diaspora Dj Garrincha Set

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Tropical Diaspora Party Madrid Edition • VOL.48 21/12/2017 @ 22:00 - 22/12/2017 @ 06:00 CET
Tropical Diaspora

Tropical Diaspora Party Madrid Edition • VOL.48 21/12/2017 @ 22:00 - 22/12/2017 @ 06:00 CET

Tropical Diaspora® is proud to announce our all night long tropical party ending the year with a great celebration in Madrid! Presented by our friends of Social Enterprise España in...

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Fox Bar Chicago ★ w/ Dj King Hippo 15/12/2017 @ 10:00 - 16/12/2017 @ 03:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

Fox Bar Chicago ★ w/ Dj King Hippo 15/12/2017 @ 10:00 - 16/12/2017 @ 03:00 UTC+1

This night i want to celebrate it in the turntables with King Hippo and all the friends! Let´s fight back with music.

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Tropical Diaspora ★ Estereo Bar Chicago 08/12/2017 @ 22:00 - 09/12/2017 @ 02:00 UTC-6
Tropical Diaspora

Tropical Diaspora ★ Estereo Bar Chicago 08/12/2017 @ 22:00 - 09/12/2017 @ 02:00 UTC-6

Tropical Diaspora Records bring the Afro Diaspora Sound in the New World to Estereo Bar in Chicago.

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Latin Soul returns to Voltaire – Kansas City MO 07/12/2017 @ 22:00 - 23:59 CET
Tropical Diaspora

Latin Soul returns to Voltaire – Kansas City MO 07/12/2017 @ 22:00 - 23:59 CET

A vinyl only night of top Latin Soul and Boogaloo dance songs. Food and drink specials.

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Diaspora Dischoteque ★ Estereo Bar Chicago 11/11/2017 @ 22:00 - 12/11/2017 @ 02:00 UTC-6
Tropical Diaspora

Diaspora Dischoteque ★ Estereo Bar Chicago 11/11/2017 @ 22:00 - 12/11/2017 @ 02:00 UTC-6

Tropical Diaspora Records bring the Afro Diaspora Sound in the New World to Estereo Bar in Chicago.

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Djs Dr.Sócrates & Garrincha @ Malandragem Party 2017 15/10/2017 @ 08:00 - 17:00 CEST
Tropical Diaspora

Djs Dr.Sócrates & Garrincha @ Malandragem Party 2017 15/10/2017 @ 08:00 - 17:00 CEST

O Malandragem da Capoeira é um encontro internacional de capoeira, organisado pelo Contramestre Ganso e alun@s do grupo Preservação da Mandinga em Berlim.

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