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News, sounds, and movements from Tropical Diaspora Records—where music meets memory, and the diaspora speaks loud.

Berlin, Lima Dez. 1 (TD®R): A propósito de “O Quilombismo” por José María Durán

Berlin, Lima Dez. 1 (TD®R): A propósito de “O Quilombismo” por José María Durán

"O Quilombismo retoma la historia de Zumbi dos Palmares, uno de los principales líderes del levantamiento esclavo durante el siglo diecisiete en el nordeste del actual Brasil.”

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Berlin, São Paulo Dez. 1 (TD®R): SKA MARIA PASTORA Instrumental Sesc Brasil Completo

Berlin, São Paulo Dez. 1 (TD®R): SKA MARIA PASTORA Instrumental Sesc Brasil Completo

SKA MARIA PASTORA Instrumental Sesc Brasil Completo

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Berlin, São Paulo May. 1 (TD®R): Tropical Diaspora® Records presents new release on vinyl by Pedrosa Dj

Berlin, São Paulo May. 1 (TD®R): Tropical Diaspora® Records presents new release on vinyl by Pedrosa Dj

Arrecifes is a collection of unreleased songs on vinyl that were released in the first works of prominent artists from the 90s in the state of Pernambuco...

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Berlin, Lima Dez. 1 (TD®R): A propósito de "O Quilombismo" por José María Durán

Berlin, Lima Dez. 1 (TD®R): A propósito de "O Quilombismo" por José María Durán

"O Quilombismo retoma la historia de Zumbi dos Palmares, uno de los principales líderes del levantamiento esclavo durante el siglo diecisiete en el nordeste del actual Brasil."

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Limited 12″ 45 rpm 180 g vinyl in gate-fold sleeve with film poster and photos.

Limited 12″ 45 rpm 180 g vinyl in gate-fold sleeve with film poster and photos.

All Songs Recorded at Estúdio Pele Preta, Vila Nhocuné, São Paulo, Brazil

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Tropical Diaspora® Records presents new release on all stream platforms

Tropical Diaspora® Records presents new release on all stream platforms

On the Moon, while communication with the base is interrupted, Alya has an encounter that helps her overcome her past trauma and make sense of her loss.

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cities of diaspora (são paulo) Exclusive Limited DJ 7 inch Vinyl Edition

cities of diaspora (são paulo) Exclusive Limited DJ 7 inch Vinyl Edition

First release in the Cities of the Diaspora 7 inch vinyl series. São Paulo is in the spotlight with a single featuring two great bands.

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GRI GRI BÁ means in Malinke The Great Spell, The Great Sorcerer by HÖRÖYÁ

GRI GRI BÁ means in Malinke The Great Spell, The Great Sorcerer by HÖRÖYÁ

Afrobeat was in vogue some years ago. Everyone was looking at Africa for inspiration especially in the music and words of Fela Kuti, the great Nigerian musician who fathered Afrobeat...

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Månganta The Road To The Moon

Månganta The Road To The Moon

Tropical Diaspora Records® is proud to announce its collaboration with director Maja Costa, having produced the original film score for the poignant and critically acclaimed short film, Mångata - The Road...

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Podcast Series | ADKDW [•rec] • Learning to Listen

Podcast Series | ADKDW [•rec] • Learning to Listen

with DANIELLE ALMEIDA, CHIMURENGA (NTONE EDJABE), OLIVIER MARBOEUF, TROPICAL DIASPORA (DJ GARRINCHA, DJ DR. SÓCRATES) curated und moderated by MAX JORGE HINDERER CRUZ

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Global release of “Orgullo aDe Barrio” Live @ Oblomov Kreuzkoelln Berlin

Global release of “Orgullo aDe Barrio” Live @ Oblomov Kreuzkoelln Berlin

Global release of “Orgullo aDe Barrio” Live @ Oblomov Kreuzkoelln Berlin

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Tropical Diaspora® Records & Nibiru Recordz BR presents UNIVERSO DO CANTO FALADO

Tropical Diaspora® Records & Nibiru Recordz BR presents UNIVERSO DO CANTO FALADO

RAPadura Xique-Chico RAPadura is a Brazilian poet, singer, rapper, music producer and activist who builds his work on a contemporary mix of rap and the tradition of the popular culture...

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