Cities Of Diaspora Vol.1 (São Paulo)

Tropical Diaspora Records® Unveils Vital New Chapter in "7 inch DJ Edition Series" with São Paulo's Sonic Revolutionaries: Grupo Höröyá ft. Chico César & Clarianas and a Tribute to Samba-Rock Legend Regis Moreno

Berlin, São Paulo, BRAZIL  – Tropical Diaspora Records® proudly announces its latest and most politically resonant vinyl offering: a powerful 7” Big Hole DJ Edition (45 RPM) featuring a groundbreaking Pan-African collaboration on Side A and a timeless, remastered samba-rock anthem on Side B. This release is a direct reflection of the label's core principle: to celebrate the music of the tropical diaspora with deep respect, historical consciousness, and a commitment to its revolutionary roots.

Side A: Grupo Höröyá ft. Chico César & Clarianas – “Todo Lugar É Sertão” (Every Place is Sertão)
This is not mere imitation; this is conscious reclamation. Recorded across São Paulo, Brazil and Bamako, Mali, “Todo Lugar É Sertão” is a monumental track born from the Pan Bras'Afree'ke project. São Paulo’s Grupo Höröyá joins forces with iconic Brazilian artist Chico César, the powerful female vocals of Clarianas, and Malian masters Adama Koeta and Barou Kouyate.

Frontman André Piruka, deeply aware of what it means to be Afro-Brazilian today, leads a project that transcends musical genre to become a political stance. In a nation shaped by race and class segregation, Höröyá consciously utilizes Afrobeats and Afrojazz not as exotic trends, but as a birthright—a connection to a heritage that has dramatically shaped Brazilian culture for centuries. The track is a thunderous, respectful, and masterful homage to the resilience born from the collective struggle of the African diaspora, crafted directly from the heart of Brazil's urban reality.

Side B: Regis Moreno – “Grilos Da Vida (Nego Vem Sambá)” (Remastered)
This release also serves as a heartfelt tribute and a final homage to a lost giant. Side B features a meticulously remastered version of the samba-rock masterpiece “Grilos Da Vida” by the late, great Regis Moreno.

A foundational architect of samba-rock—the electrifying blend of samba, funk, and rock that erupted from São Paulo's poor Black peripheries—Moreno and his band Banda Jardes filled concert halls throughout the 1980s. “Grilos Da Vida,” with its iconic and distinctive guitar work, encapsulates the genre's true spirit like no other track. Tropical Diaspora Records had the immense privilege of working with Regis to reintroduce his music to the world before his recent passing after a long illness. This pressing ensures his generous soul and monumental soundtrack continue to inspire, a final gift from a beautiful artist gone too soon.

This DJ-edition 7” is more than a record; it’s a statement. It bridges continents and generations, connecting the conscious Afro-futurism of contemporary São Paulo with the foundational rhythms of its recent past. It is essential for DJs seeking depth and authenticity and for collectors who understand music as a living, breathing document of culture and resistance.

Key Features:

• Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45 RPM, Big Hole (DJ Edition)

• Side A: Grupo Höröyá ft. Chico César, Clarianas, Adama Koeta & Barou Kouyate – “Todo Lugar É Sertão”

• Side B: Regis Moreno – “Grilos Da Vida (Nego Vem Sambá)” (Tropical Diaspora Records Remaster)

About Tropical Diaspora Records®:
Tropical Diaspora Records® is a label dedicated to curating and releasing music that embodies the rich, complex, and often unheard stories of the tropical diaspora. We focus on historical reissues that deserve a new audience and contemporary works that consciously engage with this profound cultural legacy. Our mission is to foster connection and understanding through the powerful, resilient, and joyful medium of sound.