Artists
News, sounds, and movements from Tropical Diaspora Records—meet the Artists we work together.
Izzy Gordon
This musical manifesto unfolds through chapters of song, tracing stories of liberation, emancipation, and choice that turn simplicity into secure paths forward.
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Carlos Casemiro: The Sound of Homecoming
The music of Carlos Eduardo Casemiro is a rich tapestry woven from the threads of memory, community, and resilience.
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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
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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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
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
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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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
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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