FRIDAY 13TH NOV : BATMACUMBA FEAT. ERI OKAN ALAAFIA
NOTTING HILL ARTS CLUB / 21 NOTTING HILL GATE / 7-2AM
SHORT FILM SESSION 8-9PM - FREE ENTRY BEFORE
London’s New All Female Samba Reggae Band. From the streets of Bahia, Brazil to the streets of London comes ERI OKAN Alaafia, the new all female Samba Reggae Band premiering at Batmacumba. They aim to promote conscience and peace through roots music, lyrics and performance. Expect classic Samba Reggae songs from Olodum and Ile Aiya, sung by the magnificent vocalist Rebeca Valim who has recently recorded her debut CD, ‘Os Trapezistas’, together with new songs from Tracey Milliner and Sally McPherson; join us on the journey that links Africa, Brazil and the UK.
FRIDAY 27TH NOV : BATMACUMBA FEAT. CHAPA QUENTE LIVE
NOTTING HILL ARTS CLUB / 21 NOTTING HILL GATE / 7-2AM
SHORT FILM SESSION 8-9PM - FREE ENTRY BEFORE 8.30PM
Chapa quente are London's finest urban bateria with roots in the dring samba rhythms of Rio de Janeiro. Check out this recent footage of Chapa Quente playing live:
FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER - BATMACUMBA CHRISTMAS PARTY
LIVE ON-STAGE : ADRIANO TRINDADE AND BAND
NOTTING HILL ARTS CLUB / 21 NOTTING HILL GATE / 7-2AM
Adriano Trindade has taken his unique samba soul sound to the four corners of the planet. From Paris to New Zealand, from Brazil to Norway Adriano is a global success with his distinctly soulful take on Brazilian music. From the age of 10 when he taught himself to paly guitar his life has been dedicated to spreading good Brazilian vibes. In London he has played at all the top jazz venues including the Jazz Cafe and Ronnie Scotts. Expect to hear a cooking set with influences from Brazilian samba soul legends like Jorge Ben, Trio Mocoto, Djavan and Wando.
BATMACUMBA NIGHT AT TIFFANY & CO. presents SKATE AT SOMERSET HOUSE
FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2009
Once a year Batmacumba heads down to Somerset House for a moonlit Late Skate sessions. Skate beneath the stars in the heart of London this winter, as Somerset House ice rink celebrates its 10th birthday. The Skate Café & Bar is a great place to meet, with a range of hot foods, beers, spicy mulled wine and plenty of bubbly. Spectators are always welcome, so bring some friends and relax in the bar after your skate. Open all day and into the night, Somerset House ice rink is London’s favourite winter tradition.
"One of the most impressive skating backdrops in town - arguably in the world"
Time Out, The Best Of London 2009
17 November 2009 - 24 January 2010
Book now on 0844 847 1520
or at http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/
CHECK OUT LIVE FOOTAGE OF BLOCO VIDA LIVE AT BATMACUMBA:
BLACK RIO 2: ORIGINAL SAMBA SOUL 1971-1980 OUT NOW ON VINYL/CD/DOWNLOAD
‘’Superb follow-up to 2002’s first volume.” Mojo Magazine
“For sure textual bliss much of this is hard to beat”, Plan B
“Stick this record on the stereo, turn up load, mix a couple of mojitos and you are guaranteed one hell of a party” Clash
“Solid 70s Brazilian funk and soul with a samba flavor” Uncut
''Completely infectious'' - Music News
''How much you enjoy this will depend on how funky you like your samba'' BBC Online
www.blackrio-2.com
RECENT BATMACUMBA EVENTS:
SUNSPLASH ANTALYA
This brand new, five star boutique festival was a huge success and will be back in 2010 with the second instalment which brings together some of the UK’s and Turkey’s most influential DJs and musicians to provide the ultimate musical accompaniment to a week of beach days, sunset beach parties and evening club sessions.
This year the line-up included Gilles Peterson, Norman Jay, DJ Cliffy, Phil Asher / Spiritual South and Jamie Lidell
From poolside parties in the daytime to sunset sets on the beach and then late-night club events this is a week of great music and pure sunshine. There are also plenty of stress busting activities from trekking, yoga, tennis plus access to the fantastic spa. The week also includes half board (breakfast and dinner) which takes in the all red dining room with what is perhaps the biggest buffet selection ever, almost 6o metres long.
www.sunsplash-antalya.com
BRAZILIA TEIMOSA PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Barbara Wagner brought to the ICA by Batmacumba. The exhibiion was the result of two years worth of research in the local fishing community of Brasilia Teimosa.
Once inhabited by god-fearing fisher folk, the Brasilia Timosa community of Recife is now comprised of a significantly more hedonistic group. With little income, these fun-loving locals follow the notion that their bodies are the greatest asset they possess, flocking down to the beach after a hard days work to bask in the strong rays of the sun.
In a startling exploration of this community Barbara Wagner captures perfectly this hurried essence of living for the moment, so important to the Brasilia Timosa’s happiness and survival. Deliberately intervening with composition so that the scene looks “more like fictional TV narratives than photojournalism” Wagner captures flawed standards of beauty and the wonderfully unrefined behaviour of her subjects. ”
A BRIEF HISTORY OF BATMACUMBA
When DJ Cliffy started Batmacumba over 12 years ago little did he know that it would become a benchmark for Brazilian culture in London. Back then the Brazilian scene was a niche now it has taken the world by storm and DJ Cliffy is still at the centre of thre Brazilian revolution at his new home the Notting Hill Arts Club.
Batmacumba forged an alternative vision for Brazilian culture in the UK which still remains at the forefront of the UK scene. DJ Cliffy has taken Brazilian to the four corners of the planet - anywhere people are willing to dig the carnival atmosphere - from Sydney Opera House to Montreux Jazz Festival.
The original mix of new & exciting music from Brazil has made it one of the most respected nights around. Batmacumba music guests have included Patricia Marx, Max de Castro, Ed Motta, Fernanda Porto, DJ Patife, Gilles Peterson, Spiritual South, Marcos Valle, Azymuth and many more.
Batmacumba is more than just a club-night, it is a multi-media event bringing together films, photography, graffiti, artwork, dance, capoeira and much more. Batmacumba has helped many young Brazilian artists break-through in the UK and continues to offer a space for exciting Brazilian culture.
'At any given Batmacumba night, you can expect everything from vintage carnaval bateria crescendos to fresh-off-the-cdr sounds of modern Rio.'
Wax Poetics magazine (USA).
Hello! After many invitations to our gigs it's a big pleasure to invite you to the first night promoted by NATEMA: 'LOOP HOLE' and it'll be great to see all of our friends there! Apart from Natema's live act (myspace.com/natemalive) there will be two great DJs: Dj Wesley Razzy (myspace.com/wesleyrazzy) and Dj Roddy.
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BATMACUMBA, is a great honor has you in our
page. Here is our brasilian's good vibrations sounds:
“O Maquinista do Tempo”:
Here is one bossa-nova made by us
called "Um bilhete pra Moraes", a tribute to Moraes Moreira and Novos
Baianos, brasilian group from 70's, great friends of João Gilberto,Bebel
Gilberto e Tom Zé:
Hola BATMACUMBA / DJ CLIFFY gracias por el add no olvides pasar a dejar tu huella en nuestro myspace =) saludos de tus AMIGOS de INSOMNIO MUSICAL!!!
Buena vibra!!!
Hi there BATMACUMBA / DJ CLIFFY thanks for the add dont forget to stop by to leave some greetings dont be shy =) greetings from all your FRIENDS of INSOMNIO MUSICAL
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Hi! Next Tuesday, 08/09/09 NATEMA, the most enjoyable electro tribal live act at 22:00 at GUANABARA, the largest Brazilian late night venue in London. http://gigs.guanabara.co.uk/live-music-7-nights/guanabara-summer-season-natema-live/ NATEMA brings together different extremes of electronic music and combine them with Brazilian folk rhythms. Exotic instruments like the alfaia, berimbau and the pandeiro (Brazilian tambourine), bass and guitar blend harmoniously with all with laptops, moogs and other synths, the result is an extremely dynamic and versatile live act. Formed by Boni (programing / bass), Luis Valente (guitar, vocals) and Pedro Campolina (Percussion) Come down and enjoy something unexpected! FREE ENTRY the whole night. See you there! www.natema.com
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percussionista, who's name you'll see on virtually every great Samba albums coming from Rio from the 50 until now, will soon release a rare Samba album w:Totolo. Expect some great tunes with great arrangements and playing and with Wilson's unimitable and charming voice. For youngsters you've might have heard Wilson on the latest Os Ipanemas albums, or on cult Rio neo Samba band Orquestra Imperial albums and gigs. Check www.myspace.com/totolomusic for more news, release date, tours, etc...
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HI DJ. CLIFFY.....COOL MUSIC.
