Launched in September 2007, Barrio North is a neighbourhood DJ bar that combines the spirit of community and collaboration with street culture from the 'ghetto archipelago'. Taking in the vibe from London to New York, Miami to Mexico, Rio to Havana, Lisbon to Barcelona and any other city where music, art and culture collide and meld in their own unique way.
Taking in the culture, sounds and tastes along the way with a good measure of Latin spirit, Barrio North’s neighbourhood is inclusive of anyone with a similar mind set rather than geographic locality. A love of music in all its worldly genres, an appreciation of up and coming musicians, artists and urban poets, combined with an appetite for drinks sourced from all corners and served how they should be – you’re in Barrio’s ‘hood!
Made in São Paulo - Debut album of brilliant Brazilian singer/Songwriter Tupiniquin_ feat - TITA LIMA, COMADRE_BLUR_ plus other artists featured on Brazil's most innovative exports such as Cêu. Tupiniquin; from the English Oxford dictionary means simply: a Brazilian. Made in São Paulo dares sharing a diverse array of sounds out of the largest urban culture in the southern hemisphere. In it, just like in São Paulo itself one will hear rock, afro-samba canção, bossa beats and the sounds of “Tropicália”. Like different races and tastes, colours and textures in his city, Tupiniquin portrait the universal appeal of Brazil via live arrangements carrying strong synergy with pop music from England & USA today, combine with a unique, mature songwriter statements on contemporary Brazil; or shall we say – São Paulo!
MADE IN SÃO PAULO - OUT JANUARY 6TH IN BRAZIL AND ON iTUNES + OVER 150 ONLINE STORES + 85 MOBILE OPERATORS WORLDWIDE . TO VISIT TUPINIQUIN CLICK BELOW!
UPSTAIRS FILM: THE TAKE - Occupy. Resist. Produce. Argentina's radical co-operative movement in the aftermath of economic collapse. Starts at 7.30pm sharp.
Followed by London's finest conscious cabaret with acoustic music a poetry hosted by the Sunday Sounds crew.
Official Launch Party Weekend Part II - DJ Kev Luckhurst aka Phat Kev (Mr Bongo Records) is a turntablist (2 x DMC finalist) with Brazilian flair. Mixing up Mr Bongo's back catalogue with great effect, you're sure to find beats'n'pieces of soul, funk and hip-hop all up in the mix - 8pm till 3am (free entry) - myspace.com/phatkev
