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THE TROPICAL DIASPORA ROOTS SOUND
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Dj GArRinchA proudly presents
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AKWASI KYEREME & OGHENE KOLOGBO
Afrobeat meets Reggae, Funk & Soul
(Ghana, South Africa, Togo, Benin, Cameroun, Congo, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Germany)
Akwasi Kyereme’s music career began in 1973 in Nigeria. There he was singing in bands, playing Afro beat in the style of Alpha Blondy or Fela Kuti.
Born in Kumasi, Ashanti – Ghana, son of a chief and a Ghanaian singer, Akwasi worked as a jockey, tailor and hairdresser before he finally sacrificed in music.
With Fela Kuti Akwasi worked together for many years sewing many stage outfits for Fela Kuti’s legendary live shows. Soon, he joined Reggae, which he combined with his African roots. In Yaam, Berlin’s hottest reggae location, Akwasi and his Band ‘Root B Tama’ were playing and the club was sold out.
They performed in the famous clubs of the city: Haus der Kulturen der Welt, TU-Mensa, ICC, Böcklerpark, Huxley’s, and others. In Germany he perforned in Hamburg (Markthalle), Köln, Düsseldorf (LaSalsa), Potsdam, Cottbus, and not to forget is the annual Chiemsee Reggae Festival.
Foreign gigs in Amsterdam, Tilborg, Antwerp, and of course his native Ghana complete his career.
SPECIAL GUEST FROM NIGERIA
OGHENE KOLOGBO
The Legend Goes On - Fela Anikulapo Kuti Guitar Giant Master
The Professor Doctor Mad Guitar himself! Kologbo played on 39 legendary Fela Kuti records!
AFROBEAT LEGEND ON THE STAGE
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TROPICAL DANCE PARTY STRICTLY VINYL WITH DJ´s
SPECIAL GUEST from BARCELON
DJ ANDLOOP
In the late 90s, he was part of the legendary Freitags-Bar crew in Berlin with Dj Garrincha & DJ Dr.Sócrates
DJ Andyloop is a DJ, producer, graphic designer and an influential person in the Global Beat DJ scene. In the late 90s, he was part of the legendary Freitags-Bar crew in Berlin, a pioneering Global Music venue. Later, in 2004, he was based in Barcelona and with musician Wagner Pa, founded the successful “Brazelona Sessions.” Held at Barcelona’s Sala Sidecar he shared the stage with the biggest names in Global Music until 2010. Currently, he is part of the project “Turntables on las Ramblas” with Nickodemus, Pablo Sanchez & Sujinho Nossa.
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GArRinchA (São Paulo / Berlin)
Strictly Vinyl Rare Brazilian and Afro Latinamerica Grooves
Dj GARrinchA, one of the YAAM residents spinner and creator of the Tropical Diaspora Roots Sound, describes his party’s musical ethos as “A new platform for live music and performance in Berlin dedicated to the fusion of different styles, a culture way that is especially cultivated in Brazil since the days of Tropicalia.” He’s right: The melting pot of samba, cumbia, dancehall, Afrobeat, Funk, Soul, Salsa and more results in a bump ‘n’ grind groove that the people can’t get enough of. Fresh from gigs in Brazil, the DJs are kicking off a new series of monthly parties in the YAAM (<a href="http://www.yaam.de" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.yaam.de</a>), featuring many Bands and DJ´s from Europe and worldwide.
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Dr. Sócrates (Galicia / Berlin)
Afro Beat meet Latin Vibrations on the Turntables
Dr. Sócrates is a Dj and he really have a Dr. in addition. Author, writer and Art Exhibition curator based in Berlin he come from Galicia in North of Spain. Dr. Sócrates has been djing in Berlin for more than ten years in the underground scene, his mix between Afrobeat, Latin, Boogaloo, Reggae, Black Music and much more is the result of a tireless and thorough search for the Beats and Artists that not belong to the music main stream business, thus Dr. Sócrates spins always a lot of surprises with music that you really want to listen but you do not know how.
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In the Press:
“The new platform for live music and performances dedicated to the fusion of different styles in Yaam. Host DJ Garincha presents musicians who create from Brazilian traditions and modern developments something new, it brings an energetic fusion of samba, reggae and hip-hop.” – Tagespiegel
“A new platform for live music and performance in Berlin is dedicated to the fusion of different styles, a culture way that is especially cultivated in Brazil since the days of Tropicalia. Host DJ Garrincha presents musicians who create with the music Brazilian tradition and modern developments something unique, the Bands shows his energetic fusion of samba, reggae, hip-hop, Latin, Balkan, Afro-Beat and pop.” – Zitty Berlin
“Sambafeeling, Latin Grooves und tropische Hitze auf dem Dancefloor erwarten Besucher am Freitag in Mitte im Yaam, am Stralauer Platz 35 gegenüber vom Ostbahnhof. Special Guest DJ Doutor Socrates und Gastgeber DJ GarRinchA verbinden eine Menge afro brazilektrischer Pole und Künstler, sowohl live als auch an den Plattentellern. Die “Tropical Diaspora” wird zu Fusionsounds die letzten Sonnenstrahlen aus dem Dezember pressen. Um 22 Uhr öffnen sich die Tore, der Eintritt kostet sieben Euro.” – Berliner Morgenpost
“Ein bekannter, alternativer Club in Friedrichshain, jamaikanisch angehaucht, mit Reggae- und Brasiliennächte, die in der Stadt bereits legendär sind. YAAM ist nicht nur einer der beliebtesten Clubs Berlins, sondern ist auch verknüpft mit unzähligen sozialen Projekten (z.B. Straßenkinder in São Paulo oder Aufbau von Schulen in Burkina Faso). Der brasilianische DJ Garrincha kommentiert die Spiele und belebt jede Party unabhängig vom Ergebnis. An der Spree gelegen, mit chilliger Atmosphäre, mit jugendlichem und alternativem Publikum. Ideal um bei einem kühlen Bier mit Freunden abzuhängen.” – Berlinda
“A well-known, alternative club in Friedrichshain, Jamaican tinged with tropical reggae, latin, afro and brazil nights, have become legendary in the city. YAAM is not only one of the most popular clubs in Berlin, but is also associated with numerous social projects (eg street children in Sao Paulo or construction of schools in Burkina Faso). The Brazilian DJ Garrincha comments soccer games and animates any party regardless of the outcome. On the river Spree, with chill atmosphere, with a youthful and alternative audience. Ideal to hang out with a cold beer with friends. “- Berlinda
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