The Sonic Heartbeat of Tropical Diaspora Records

The Acervo

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

Estereo Bar Chicago ★ TD® Revolve VOL.6 30/03/2017 @ 21:00 - 31/03/2017 @ 02:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

Estereo Bar Chicago ★ TD® Revolve VOL.6 30/03/2017 @ 21:00 - 31/03/2017 @ 02:00 UTC+1

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

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Punch House Chicago ★ TD® Revolve VOL.5 29/03/2017 @ 21:00 - 30/03/2017 @ 02:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

Punch House Chicago ★ TD® Revolve VOL.5 29/03/2017 @ 21:00 - 30/03/2017 @ 02:00 UTC+1

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

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hosted by Sonorama @ Live at Lumpen Radio Chicago 105.5 FM ★ VOL.3 07/03/2017 @ 20:00 - 22:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

hosted by Sonorama @ Live at Lumpen Radio Chicago 105.5 FM ★ VOL.3 07/03/2017 @ 20:00 - 22:00 UTC+1

This is a Chicago-based DJ collective that is known for energizing dance floors and sound waves with a unique blend of vintage Latin sounds.

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Dr.Sócrates @ Kegelbahn ★ TD® Disqueira Tropical VOL.2 03/03/2017 @ 22:00 - 04/03/2017 @ 05:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

Dr.Sócrates @ Kegelbahn ★ TD® Disqueira Tropical VOL.2 03/03/2017 @ 22:00 - 04/03/2017 @ 05:00 UTC+1

Dr.Sócrates is dj resident at Tropical Diaspora Records Berlin.

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Dr.Sócrates @ Kegelbahn ★ TD® Disqueira Tropical VOL.1 03/02/2017 @ 22:00 - 04/02/2017 @ 05:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

Dr.Sócrates @ Kegelbahn ★ TD® Disqueira Tropical VOL.1 03/02/2017 @ 22:00 - 04/02/2017 @ 05:00 UTC+1

Dr.Sócrates is dj resident at Tropical Diaspora Records Berlin.

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FRESH ROASTED Chicago 02/02/2017 @ 21:00 - 03/02/2017 @ 02:00 CST
Tropical Diaspora

FRESH ROASTED Chicago 02/02/2017 @ 21:00 - 03/02/2017 @ 02:00 CST

The Whistler is a bar, gallery, record label, and venue that hosts live music and DJs

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Logan Arcade Chicago ★ TD® Revolve VOL.4 25/01/2017 @ 21:00 - 23:30 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

Logan Arcade Chicago ★ TD® Revolve VOL.4 25/01/2017 @ 21:00 - 23:30 UTC+1

Coming from Berlin via Brasil with a fresh look on the movement of people through their music.

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TDR Event
Tropical Diaspora

Sportsman´s Club Chicago ★ TD® Revolve VOL.3 16/01/2017 @ 21:00 - 17/01/2017 @ 02:00 UTC+1

For the first time at Sportsman´s Club with the new Tropical Diaspora Records strictly vinyl SELECTION to bring some Tropical heat to the Chicagoan´s hearts and beyond. Selections by DJ...

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Punch House Chicago ★ TD® Revolve VOL.2 12/01/2017 @ 09:00 - 13/01/2017 @ 02:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

Punch House Chicago ★ TD® Revolve VOL.2 12/01/2017 @ 09:00 - 13/01/2017 @ 02:00 UTC+1

Selections by DJ GArRinchA (Sao Paulo / Berlin). Strictly vinyl: rare Afro-Brazilian, Latin and American Grooves with Tropical Diaspora Records Limited Releases available. Tropical Diaspora is an independent Berlin based...

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Danny´s Tavern Chicago ★ hosted by Uncanned Music! (King Hippo & Scottie McNiece) 29/01/2017 @ 09:00 - 30/01/2017 @ 02:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

Danny´s Tavern Chicago ★ hosted by Uncanned Music! (King Hippo & Scottie McNiece) 29/01/2017 @ 09:00 - 30/01/2017 @ 02:00 UTC+1

In Berlin of the 90ties the main spots if not the best one for sub- and  underground-culture in the world is the starting point to be able to understand what...

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Punch House Chicago ★ TD® Revolve VOL.1 14/12/2016 @ 09:00 - 15/12/2016 @ 02:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

Punch House Chicago ★ TD® Revolve VOL.1 14/12/2016 @ 09:00 - 15/12/2016 @ 02:00 UTC+1

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

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King Hippo hosted Dj Garrincha @ Fox Bar Chicago 08/12/2016 @ 10:00 - 09/12/2016 @ 02:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

King Hippo hosted Dj Garrincha @ Fox Bar Chicago 08/12/2016 @ 10:00 - 09/12/2016 @ 02:00 UTC+1

King Hippo invites Dj GArRinchA @ Fox Bar at Soho House qcchicago #tropicaldiasporarecords #djgarrincha #kinghippo   Details Start: 08/12/2016 @ 10:00 UTC+1 End: 09/12/2016 @ 02:00 UTC+1 Event Category: Live...

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Future Rootz Son Sistema & Friends 08/12/2016 @ 23:00 - 09/12/2016 @ 02:00 CST
Tropical Diaspora

Future Rootz Son Sistema & Friends 08/12/2016 @ 23:00 - 09/12/2016 @ 02:00 CST

Future Rootz Son Sistema & Friends monthly DJ residency at ñ every 2nd Thursday of the month playing Tropical Bass and Latin House.This month we have a special guest from...

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hosted by King Hippo @ Live at Lumpen Radio Chicago 105.5 FM ★ VOL.2 07/12/2016 @ 20:00 - 22:00 UTC-6
Tropical Diaspora

hosted by King Hippo @ Live at Lumpen Radio Chicago 105.5 FM ★ VOL.2 07/12/2016 @ 20:00 - 22:00 UTC-6

Q.C. LIVE AT 105.5 FM LUMPEN RADIO CHICAGO presented by King Hippo He curates music digitally from Chicago on his website, cuerators.com, and through live events and on the air...

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hosted by Sonorama @ Live at Lumpen Radio Chicago 105.5 FM ★ VOL.1 06/12/2016 @ 20:00 - 22:00 UTC+
Tropical Diaspora

hosted by Sonorama @ Live at Lumpen Radio Chicago 105.5 FM ★ VOL.1 06/12/2016 @ 20:00 - 22:00 UTC+

This is a Chicago-based DJ collective that is known for energizing dance floors and sound waves with a unique blend of vintage Latin sounds.

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606 Records Chicago Presents: Tropical Diaspora® Records 03/12/2016 @ 18:00 - 21:00 CST
Tropical Diaspora

606 Records Chicago Presents: Tropical Diaspora® Records 03/12/2016 @ 18:00 - 21:00 CST

606 Records Presents: Tropical Diaspora® Records

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DJ GArRinchA @ DOKUFEST EDICIONI / EDITION | XV 05 – 13 GUSHT / AUGUST – PRIZREN / KOSOVA 08/08/2016 @ 23:00 - 09/08/2016 @ 05:00 UTC+1
Tropical Diaspora

DJ GArRinchA @ DOKUFEST EDICIONI / EDITION | XV 05 – 13 GUSHT / AUGUST – PRIZREN / KOSOVA 08/08/2016 @ 23:00 - 09/08/2016 @ 05:00 UTC+1

International Documentary and Short Film Festival DokuFest, Edition 15 • 5-13 August 2016

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Fr. 24.06.16 EKA Bar Berlin the Last One - After 14 / 2 Years EKA says: Goodbye! Thank You!
Tropical Diaspora

Fr. 24.06.16 EKA Bar Berlin the Last One - After 14 / 2 Years EKA says: Goodbye! Thank You!

A small, unpretentious neighborhood bar at Helmholtzplatz, EKA became a meeting point for a mixed crowd: students, artists, squatters, locals, and the growing international community drawn to Berlin's post-Wall freedom.

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Tropical Diaspora® Party vol.46 Featuring BANDA Coco Seco Batido • After Party Strictly Vinyl with Djs GArRinchA and Grace Kelly & Dj El Vago 18/06/2016 @ 22:00 CEST
Tropical Diaspora

Tropical Diaspora® Party vol.46 Featuring BANDA Coco Seco Batido • After Party Strictly Vinyl with Djs GArRinchA and Grace Kelly & Dj El Vago 18/06/2016 @ 22:00 CEST

Tropical Diaspora Vol.46 Summer Clash Edition

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Tropical Diaspora® Party vol.45 Karneval Der Kulturen 16 • Featuring Musicale Cholo Orquestra & Sambada de Coco & Burgo & Locura tropical • After Party Strictly Vinyl with Djs GArRinchA and Grace Kelly 15/05/2016 @ 22:00 CEST
Tropical Diaspora

Tropical Diaspora® Party vol.45 Karneval Der Kulturen 16 • Featuring Musicale Cholo Orquestra & Sambada de Coco & Burgo & Locura tropical • After Party Strictly Vinyl with Djs GArRinchA and Grace Kelly 15/05/2016 @ 22:00 CEST

TROPICAL DIASPORA VOL 45strictly vinyl – AFRO BRAZIL LATIN – karneval der kulturen 16 N STAGE NMusicalecholo orquestra (Latin American Music)  sambada de coco(Brazilian Afro Diaspora Music)  Burgo & Locura tropical(Latin Afro German Fusion) E...

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