Patuá Discos Present "VAI NA FÉ" Tonight with Historic Vinyl Launch of Höröyá's First Three Albums
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – August 23, 2025 – Patuá Discos, in partnership with Tropical Diaspora Records, is proud to host "VAI NA FÉ" tonight, a landmark celebration of Brazilian musical heritage and vinyl culture. The event features the historic first vinyl release of Höröyá's first three albums, including their self-titled debut and the two volumes of Pan Bras'Afree'Ke, alongside the latest installment of the Bugiganga Tropical series.
This special evening marks the first time these seminal works by the acclaimed São Paulo-based collective receive vinyl treatment, offering collectors and music lovers a chance to own physical copies of these culturally significant recordings. The event will also feature a pocket show with Izzy Gordon, Carlos Casemiro, and Renato Gama, followed by guest DJ sets.
About the Vinyl Releases:
The newly released vinyl editions represent significant works in contemporary Brazilian music:
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Höröyá [red]: The band's first album, whose name means "freedom" or "autonomy" in the Mandeng language, features Brazilian and West African musicians creating a dialogue between different cultural traditions 4.
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Pan Bras'Afree'Ke Vol.1 [yellow] & Vol.2 [green]: These volumes showcase the band's collaboration with musicians from West Africa, including Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Senegal, creating a unique fusion of Brazilian and African rhythms.
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Bugiganga Tropical Vol.4: The latest in Tropical Diaspora Records' popular compilation series featuring tropical grooves.
"Höröyá represents something truly special in today's music scene," said a spokesperson for Tropical Diaspora Records. "Their work doesn't simply appropriate African rhythms but engages in a respectful dialogue between Brazilian and West African musical traditions. These vinyl releases preserve important cultural work that reconnects Brazil with its African heritage through music" 1.
The band, formed by Brazilian and West African musicians, creates what has been described as "a powerful mix of percussion instruments from different cultures, such as sabar, atabaque, djembe, cuica, and dunduns," alongside instruments of African Griots including balafon and ngoni, combined with guitars, bass, trumpet, and saxophones 4.
"We are thrilled to host this partnership with Tropical Diaspora Records and welcome the incredible talents of Izzy, Carlos, and Renato," said a spokesperson for Patuá Discos. "These vinyl releases represent more than just music—they're cultural artifacts that document an important movement in contemporary Brazilian music. Events like 'VAI NA FÉ' are at the heart of what we do—bringing people together through the shared love of music and the unique experience of vinyl" 8.
About Patuá Discos:
Patuá Discos is a renowned record store in São Paulo's Vila Madalena neighborhood, serving as a vital hub for collectors and music lovers. Known for its expertly curated selection of Brazilian and international music across genres including MPB, samba, rock, jazz, and world music, Patuá is dedicated to fostering a community around physical media and the culture of digging 8.
About Tropical Diaspora Records:
Established in 2015 in Berlin by DJ and producer DJ Garrincha (São Paulo, Brazil), Tropical Diaspora Records is dedicated to showcasing the depth and diversity of Brazilian music, from timeless classics to contemporary fusions. The label is committed to producing high-quality vinyl releases that connect artists with a global audience