We're back, Melbourne! For a big tropical-themed evening at The Night Cat! We've got new songs, new stage commentary and a whirlwind of exotically-perfumed sets of sweaty disco, psychedelic chicha, surf, and sleazy exotica. On the night we'll be joined by the phenomenal Colombian Costeña band, La Descarga. Plus... DJ Emma Peel spinning her finest tropical dance floor bangers. We guarantee it will be one warm and witchy night with some premium dance moves!
University of Melbourne Amphitheatre, 761 Swanston St, Parkville VIC 3052
La Descarga will be bringing the tropical grooves to Melbourne Uni, for an afternoon of good times and exotic sounds. Free Event
Corner of Cheddar Rd and Broadway, Reservoir, Corner of Cheddar Rd and Broadway, Reservoir
Rezza Mural Launch is a chance to come together as a community to celebrate the 5 new murals that have been installed throughout Reservoir. In partnership with the Victorian Government’s Suburban Revitalisation Program, Darebin Council has commissioned six artists to create five new murals throughout the centre of Reservoir.
The murals in this series explore Reservoir’s diverse and multicultural community, its natural landscapes, its flora and fauna, to highlight what makes Reservoir so “uniquely Rezza.”
To celebrate the five new vibrant murals in the area, we are gathering with the artists and local community for a celebratory launch event. This event will also be an opportunity to shine a little light on the new FUSE installation Reservoir Little Art Gallery curated by local artist Nicole Robertson.
This event will include a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country, community planting (BYO gardening gloves!), free coffee, performance by local band La Descarga, artist talk from Nicole Robertson, curator of the Reservoir Little Art Gallery and a walking tour of the murals and artist talks by Texta Queen, Christine Martin, Abbey Rich and Olana Janfa, Hayden Dewar and Emily Green.
We hope to see you there for a wonderful celebration of our local artists! Free Event
DOORS 1 PM // KITCHEN OPENS 1 PM // SHOW STARTS 2 PM
Love to the fam!
Family fiesta!
Sunday 27th August
1-4pm
Brunswick Ballroom
Family friendly
Forget about the siesta, come down to the fiesta on Sunday 27 August at the Brunswick Ballroom.
Can we get a “WOOP!” from the parents, grandparents and children? How about a “HELL YEAH!” from the uncles, aunts, great-grandparents and great-grandchildren, too? This show is for ALL of you. And if you happen to find yourself in Melbourne alone, come along and let us be your familia. Everyone is welcome here. Love to the fam, in all its forms.
Expect an afternoon of music, pop-up performances, dance, dress-ups, and joy with some other special surprises thrown in too.
STARRING MELBOURNE FAVES:
La Descarga, Danny Walsh Banned and friends.
LA DESCARGA
“A fearless outburst of tropicality”
La Descarga is a fresh, contemporary and exciting take on Colombian coastal rhythms. While blending the traditions with the electric and electronic sounds, it brings original tunes as well as old time retakes of the golden tropical days of Colombian music.
La Descarga has been influenced deeply by the street carnival cultures of Latin America with their upbeat music, colours and dance, mixing the old and the new grooves and moves of Colombian and world Tropical culture; and bringing these vibes to the stages of some of Australia’s most beloved festivals including MOOMBA, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Darwin Festival, Brunswick Music Festival, Australian Multicultural Festival, White Night Melbourne, Waterfront Festival and Darebin Music Feast.
DANNY WALSH BANNED
The Danny Walsh Banned have been playing fever-pitched shows and jumping on tables for over a dozen years. Danny and his trusty band of half a dozen including effervescent and iconic keyboard player, The Weed, serve up country-soul and rock’n’roll flavours infused with a touch of 70s Aussie boogie that will probably have you dancing on the tables, too.
Danny Walsh has toured around the world, from the pubs of Ireland, cafe's of Copenhagen and rooftops of Berlin to the Edinburgh Fringe and Clarksdale (Mississippi) Festivals. The Banned’s third album, “In the Wimmera'' was listed in Rhythms Magazine’s top 10 albums of 2020, following extensive airplay (Double J, 3RRR, 3PBS and ABC Wimmera) and rave reviews:
“Walsh’s lyrics depict each landscape and emotional swirl with the caress of a bona fide bush poet…Country-folk, some retro rock’n’roll and Hill Country-style blues take the listener on a journey – looking back and yearning ahead.” - Forte Magazine
https://ladescargaband.com/ https://dannywalshbanned.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ladescargaband/ www.instagram.com/dannywalshbanned/
The Palms at Crown Casino, Level 3, Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006
Where the world of cinema comes alive! We are thrilled to invite you to the grandest film festival in history, taking place on 5 August 2023 at The Palms- Crown in Melbourne, Australia. At IFFA, we are dedicated to promoting the captivating world of films, documentaries, and digital media. With a burning passion for both local and international talent, our mission is twofold: to propel the Australian film and digital industry onto the global stage and to bring the captivating world of cinema to the shores of Australia.
IFFA aims to illuminate the realm of creativity as we host a remarkable event designed to recognize and honour exceptional artists, creators, producers, and the mesmerizing works of short films and documentaries from around the globe. Our primary objective is to shine a resplendent spotlight on the unheralded artists who have been the driving force behind the magnificence of their craft. At IFFA, we believe that art transcends boundaries and has the extraordinary ability to bridge gaps between cultures, nations, and communities.
ImageAs we embark on this awe-inspiring journey, we invite you to join us on this extraordinary adventure of a cinematic odyssey that traverses continents, unites cultures, and celebrates the power of storytelling. If you aspire to be a part of this event, we invite you to submit your work and get nominated for history's biggest film festival. Whether you're a budding filmmaker, an experienced documentarian, or a visionary digital creator, IFFA welcomes your talent and creativity. Join us in celebrating the magic of cinema by submitting your masterpiece today!
Secure your tickets now and prepare to be mesmerized. IFFA 2023 promises an unforgettable experience. See you at Crown, Melbourne, as we embark on this remarkable cinematic journey together!
Melbourne’s epic winter festival is back! From fire sculptures and flame jets to fire twirlers, every moment of Firelight Festival is a celebration of fire and light.
Feast on Melbourne’s best wintery pop-up food and drink offerings and experience a packed program of live performances across sites at NewQuay Promenade, Victoria Promenade, Harbour Esplanade, Buluk Park and Docklands Central Park.
La Descarga will be performing two sets at New Quay Promenade on Friday June 30 and Saturday July 1 at 7:50 and 9pm, and on Sunday July 2 at 5:30 and 6:40pm
Free event
Melbourne’s epic winter festival is back! From fire sculptures and flame jets to fire twirlers, every moment of Firelight Festival is a celebration of fire and light.
Feast on Melbourne’s best wintery pop-up food and drink offerings and experience a packed program of live performances across sites at NewQuay Promenade, Victoria Promenade, Harbour Esplanade, Buluk Park and Docklands Central Park.
La Descarga will be performing two sets at New Quay Promenade on Friday June 30 and Saturday July 1 at 7:50 and 9pm, and on Sunday July 2 at 5:30 and 6:40pm
Free event
Melbourne’s epic winter festival is back! From fire sculptures and flame jets to fire twirlers, every moment of Firelight Festival is a celebration of fire and light.
Feast on Melbourne’s best wintery pop-up food and drink offerings and experience a packed program of live performances across sites at NewQuay Promenade, Victoria Promenade, Harbour Esplanade, Buluk Park and Docklands Central Park.
La Descarga will be performing two sets at New Quay Promenade on Friday June 30 and Saturday July 1 at 7:50 and 9pm, and on Sunday July 2 at 5:30 and 6:40pm
Free event
Fiesta Junina
(South American Winter celebration)
7pm Agobloco Orchestra
9pm La Descarga
11pm DJ Walla C
Free Event, Proudly supported by the Merri-Bek City Council!!!
La Descarga Tropical Boom with Dj Mohair Slim at Shotkickers Sunday June 11, 8pm Tix: Early bird: $18 Door: $20
Get ready to face a fearless outburst of tropicality that will tickle your brain on the dance spot! Get your flashy get-up out. If you’re in need of a night of non-stop dancing, tropical commotions, boneshaking rhythms and explosive colourfulness, be sure to immerse yourself into La Descarga’s night of tropical boom. This tropicality comes straight from the music and dance traditions of the Afro-Colombian regions from the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of Colombia, South America layered with the one and only Aussie power. The band has been playing for over a decade bringing closer and closer the coastal rhythms of the coffee country, also known for having a knack for throwing the best parties and its passionate people, with some of Melbourne’s urban sounds like funk, dub, and electronica. So get ready for the fiesta and get your tix for a tropical fix! Colombia is known as "The land of a thousand rhythms" holding over 1000 folk rhythms. La Descarga explores the roots and sounds of these many rhythms from the coasts including Cumbia, Gaita, Champeta, Porro, Currulao, Chandé, Mapalé, Tambora. La Descarga has been influenced deeply by the street carnival cultures of Latin America with their upbeat music, colours and dance, mixing the old and the new grooves and moves of Colombian and world tropical culture; and bringing these vibes to the stage and street environments of many of Australia’s most beloved festivals including MOOMBA, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Darwin Festival, Brunswick Music Festival, Australian Multicultural Festival, White Night Melbourne, Reservoir Stomp, Waterfront Festival and Darebin Music Feast. La Descarga has released several singles including 'Eliminala', 'Chande Gozoso', and 'Ten Mucho Cuidado' and is warming up to release their first LP in 2023. Dj Mohair Slim, host of PBS Blue Juice radio show and avid vinyl records collector will be joining the party bringing rare gems from the past and sharing them with the crowd. And when it comes to Cumbia and Latin music from the 1960s, his love and knowledge of these genres runs deep. Cumbia, with its infectious rhythms and joyful melodies, has been a staple of Latin American music for over a century. But it was in the 1960s that this genre truly exploded in popularity, with countless bands and artists putting their own spin on the classic sound. From the psychedelic fuzz guitar of Chicha to the organ-driven grooves of Fruko, there's no shortage of amazing Cumbia records from this era. But his passion for Latin music of the 1960s goes beyond just Cumbia. From the boogaloo of New Yor-Rico to the exotica out of Mexico, there's an incredible range of sounds and styles to explore. Whether Mohair is digging through dusty crates in record shops or scouring the internet for obscure rarities, He’s always on the lookout for the next great find. As a DJ, it's his job to not only share these incredible records with the audience, but to educate them on the rich history and culture behind the music. From the origins of Cumbia in Colombia to the African roots of ska and blues, there's so much to discover and appreciate. The Melbourne weather might be getting cold, but for Tropical Boom at Shotkickers it will be surely nice and warm amigos! This event takes place on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We respectfully acknowledge elders past, present and emerging.
Early bird: $18. Door: $20
CUUUUUMBIAAAA!! With Afro-Caribbean roots and spread (and evolved) across Latin American and beyond, Cumbia is more than a music genre but a massive movement that conquered the world with its joy. Considered even a lifestyle for thousands. MELBOURNE CUMBIA FEST 2023 will immerse you in a sensational tropical fantasy of colours and dance, with two of the main acts of cumbia in Australia: the traditional Afro-Colombian band La Descarga, and the Argentinian cumbia band The New Monos. Alongside dance performances and Latin raised DJs, we ensure you wont be able to stop moving. MELBOURNE CUMBIA FEST 2023 DJs will revisit a diversity of cumbia subgenres, including the very roots of cumbia, the traditional Afro-Caribbean music, and subgenres such as psychedelic cumbia chicha, cumbia Chilombiana, cumbia villera, Chilean neocumbia or Mexican cumbias rebajadas.
PERFORMANCES La Descarga (6-piece band) La Descarga is the forerunner of Colombian tropical roots music in Australia. Born in 2010 in Melbourne, Australia, as a tribute to the folkloric rhythms of the coasts of Colombia and as a preserver of its cultural heritage, it has evolved through diverse musical and cultural collaborations into an innovative Latin-Australian band where folklore mixes with contemporary Aussie stamps. Across its history, La Descarga has performed in many of Australia’s most beloved festivals including MOOMBA, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Darwin Festival, Brunswick Music Festival, Australian Multicultural Festival, White Night Melbourne, Fringe Festival, Reservoir Stomp, Waterfront Festival and Darebin Music Feast. La Descarga has released several singles including 'Eliminala', 'Alla en el rio' and 'Chande Gozoso' and will release their long awaited debut album on 2023.
The New Monos (6-piece band) With their roots in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Melbourne-based band The New Monos combine inspiration from their South American heritage and diverse musical experience with the flavor of contemporary Buenos Aires, mixing Cumbia, Reggae, Folklore, Rock, Rumba, Hip-hop and Latin beats, all expressed with the passion of the Tango.
Julia Towers (DJ set) Julieth Torres Valoyes, A.K.A. DJ. Julia Towers is a DJ born in Bogotá, Colombia. Her beginnings in the party scene were in her hometown of Bogotá, a vibrant city where the mix of cultures and sounds gave her the inspiration to bring her musical taste to Melbourne, where she began spinning tunes in 2020 at private events, and she found the push to break into the DJ scene through a number of musicians, DJs from around the world and ISU TAKI collective. Julia has played in bars across Melbourne not to mention a series of private events, where she has come to be known for constantly experimenting with sounds that integrate her Afro Latin roots and all types of urban music. Her musical selection is a mix between old school and alternative music, as well as fresh and funky, going through various genres, taking you on a magical journey that you will not want to end, transmitting a message of union without borders because for Julia, music knows no limits.
Otorongo (DJ set) Otorongo is a music selector originally from Chile but currently based in Naarm (Melbourne). He is known for transporting audiences to pristine ecosystems: tropical floodplains, mountain rainforests, or wherever your imagination feels the most comfortable. Otorongo's sets are filled with ethnic percussions, nature samples, and exotic instruments, and are driven by ancient rhythms carefully blended to ensure you feel free to dance. Usually playing from ethnic downtempo to eclectic Afrofuturism, passing through chillrave and tribal tech. This time he will share his taste for cumbia from yesterday and tomorrow.
ISU TAKI collective (Event production) ISU TAKI is a collective of Naarm-based Latin-American DJs/promoters that began as a response to the lack of representation of emerging movements of underground dancefloors across Abya Yala (aka Latin America). These movements have in common the vision of re-vindication of the diversity of folkloric and traditional music by incorporating modern electronic beats to traditional melodies. ISU TAKI has been generating a space for new music genres such as folktronica, Andes grooves, Andes step, Afrofuturism, tropical bass, digital cumbia, Afrobeats, and more. As a result, a vibrant community has grown around it, including the installation of the traditional Andean dances troop, Wayra Muru. ISU TAKI has organised events since 2019 across Naarm, and expanded to actively collaborate with other collectives in NSW and QLD. With residencies in some of the busiest venues in the city, renowned bands and artists have performed at their events.
Melbourne Cumbia Fest 2023 is proudly presented by ISU TAKI, as part of @mavartsau's NewPrint2 program. NP2 is supported by On The Road Again(@creative_vic), a Victorian Government initiative to bring live music back across the state, and the Australia Council for the Arts(@auscouncilarts). Art by the one and only @yefferson.huaman
This event takes place on the stolen land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. ISU TAKI respectfully acknowledges elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge ancient knowledge not only from Kuli Nation, but all across both continents: Australia and Abya Yala. Always was, always will be
SATURDAY 25TH MARCH – LA DESCARGA LIVE MUSIC: 9.30-11.30PM // DOORS: 8.30PM TICKETS: $20 + BF La Descarga is back to bring the fiesta to Open Studio! To the sound of the drums and the rhythms of Afro-Colombian music and dance this night will heat up your soul to a boneshaking, tropical experience. La Descarga has prepared a special night to celebrate our long awaited return to Open Studio. La Descarga will be bringing the traditional gaita and tambora group to celebrate through the night playing the tunes representative of Colombian tropical heritage music including puya, cumbia, gaita, champeta and mapale. Put your dancing shoes and your carnival vibes on and get down to the fiesta! La Descarga is a tribute to the music and dance traditions of the Afro-Colombian regions from the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of Colombia. Created in 2009 in Melbourne, this unique ensemble in Australia has preserved the culture of Colombian Tri-ethnic (Spanish, African and Amerindian) ancestors, fusing tradition with new sounds. Colombia is known as "The land of a thousand rhythms" holding over 1000 folk rhythms. La Descarga explores the roots and sounds of these many rhythms from the coasts of Colombia and fuses them with contemporary sounds and grooves such as dub, funk and electronica. * Please book shows carefully as the venue has a no refund policy if you change your mind. If an event is cancelled tickets are refunded in full.
SATURDAY 25TH MARCH – LA DESCARGA LIVE MUSIC: 9.30-11.30PM // DOORS: 8.30PM TICKETS: $20 + BF
CARIBE CARNAVAL presented by Brunswick Music Festival and Multicultural Arts Victoria ¡PURO SABOR! An explosion of colour, music, and Caribbean culture. On Saturday 11 March at Howler, CARIBE CARNAVAL will channel the energy of Barranquilla’s vibrant carnival celebrations! ¡CON PICOTERO! General Feelings MORDISCO (COL) @sonido_melbourne La Foxy Fuzz (Sydney/COL) Randy Castilla (PE) Plus guest Carlo Xavier! ¡EN VIVO! MC Kaimán Jiménez (Barranquilla/COL) Dance-crew Selva y Tambó (COL) Afro-Colombian band La Descarga and the awe-inspiring Snuff Puppets. PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED! Made possible with support from our friends Aguardiente Antioqueño Powered by El Gran Mono, CARIBE CARNAVAL offers a unique alternative to the summer Latin festivals held across Melbourne, merging both the rich history of the Colombian picó sound system culture with the energy of one of the country’s most important folkloric celebrations. Performances will be interwoven with dance and theatrical elements, creating a one-of-a-kind show never before seen in Melbourne. Do not miss this true taste of the Caribbean. A portion of profit from this event will be donated to purchase supplies for the hosting of a community art workshop by the Colombian picó sound system artist William “El Maestro” Gutierrez. PICOTERO (DJs) GENERAL FEELINGS General Feelings AKA Lucreccia Quintanilla is a New York born Salvadoran artist living in Melbourne whose work includes amongst many things DJing, and the of running General Feelings sound system. As Australia’s first female run sound system, General Feelings continues to lift sound system culture in this country, with tough party-selections and a forward thinking vision. Regardless of the outcome Lucreccia’s work always comes from her deep love of music which she inherited form her family, especially her grandfather and aunt who were both cumbia musicians in El Salvador. MORDISCO Beat bitting, sound sounding, song grinding. MORDISCO is a Colombian Melbourne based song chewer savouring what can only be explained as Hardcore Vallenato and Heavy Merengue. Known in other circles as being one of the owners and driving forces behind cult cafes Sonido in Fitzroy and Arepa Days in Preston, it is exciting to welcome MORDISCO to the carnival. LA FOXY FUZZ Known for her passion in music, La Foxy Fuzz is a Colombian woman with an ability to provoke people to dance to Latin rhythms. Over the past nine years she has performed as a member of the Queen Bee collective, one of the founders of Discoteca Tropical in Sydney, and made appearances on various projects such as Tropicante SoundSistema, Sydney Fringe Festival, Vivid Sydney with El Gran Mono, New Beginnings Festival, and featured by SBS in Spanish. RANDY CASTILLA Originally from Peru, Randy grew up on a diet of his parents favourite music consisting of Guaguancó, Merengue, Guarachas, Cumbias and Boogaloo. Picking up records in faraway places during his travels through Europe and South America, his collection has now grown to an extensive and rare musical library. CARLO XAVIER Carlo Xavier is a DJ and picótero dedicated to the future of music, curating high energy sets which explore modern sounds grounded in deep foundational influences. His Portuguese family heritage has nurtured Carlo’s profound appreciation for Lusofonic and complex rhythms, and his record digging trips across Northern Brazil and Colombia have seen Carlo compile music for the cult label Analog Africa, including Jambú, Camarão, contributing to Los Diablos Del Ritmo releases. Previously supporting artists such as Ray Lugo (US), Frikstailers (MEX), Criolina (BR), Mo Horizons (GER), Carlo is also a co-producer for Other Words Other Sounds, and a key member of El Gran Mono familia, performing with the picó at Womadelaide, Rising (Heavy Congress), Vivid, and Spilt Milk in 2022. LIVE PERFORMERS LA DESCARGA The forerunners of Colombian tropical roots music in Australia, La Descarga were born in 2010 in Melbourne, as a tribute to the traditional rhythms of the coasts of Colombia and a preserver of its cultural heritage. Performing with traditional drums, marimba, gaita flutes, with cantadores y cantadoras (traditional singers) and folkloric dancers, La Descarga pay tribute to the foundational traditional sounds of the Colombian Caribbean. KAIMAN JIMENEZ MC Kaimán Jimenez AKA Oscar Jimenez is a local musical force, borned Barranquillero, and embodiment of picó culture here in Australia. Also know as producer and leader of popular Latin alternative bands such as Watussi and Amaru Tribe, with whom he has released several albums and received awards and Nominations plus opened for artist such as Santana, Seun Kuti, Manu Chao, Earth Wind and Fire and more. He has performed as part of El Gran Mono familia at WOMADelaide, Rising (Heavy Congress), Vivid Sydney, and regular parties including Sound System Giants. SELVA Y TAMBO Selva y Tambó is a journey through the roots of popular and traditional Colombian culture in an expression of dance and movement. They are women of fire and the jungle, who move to the beat of their own hearts, and together strive to represent the joy and energy of their immense culture. Formed in 2021 with Karen Bravo, dance-crew Selva y Tambó is now lead by Michelle Llamas and Yulieth Ibañez, inviting other members of the dance community to participate in performances. Selva y Tambó have performed with El Gran Mono for Rising (Heavy Congress) in 2022, and the sold out 'Colombia y Brasil: Cultura del Sonido' event and Spilt Milk festival tour in 2022. SNUFF PUPPETS Since 1992, Snuff Puppets has been unleashing its giant puppet spectacles on millions of people worldwide. Snuff Puppets is a collision of visual art, sculpture, design, engineering, music, movement, performance and physical theatre. At the heart of it is giant puppets – sometimes gorgeous; sometimes grotesque – and the unpredictable ways they are brought to life. EL GRAN MONO El Gran Mono is the first picó sound system built outside Colombia, and features artwork by the great sound system artist William “El Maestro” Gutierrez.The Caribbean coast of Colombia is known as the origin of the picó sound system culture, which stretches back to the 1930’s when valve radios would be decorated in paint or chalk and blast the broadcast of Radio Barranquilla from people’s home. The 1970’s to 1980’s are often referred to as the “Golden-era” of picó, with giant elaborately decorated systems playing regularly throughout cities such as Barranquilla, Cartagena, and Santa Marta.
Now in its 44th year, Fiesta welcomes you back to celebrate and partake in the cultures of the Hispanic and Latin American community! Across two days in February, we will sing and dance to our heart's content. WITH PERFORMANCES BY: - Mangata City - La Descarga - Hasta La Cumbia - The New Monos & Cumbia Massive Collective SATURDAY 25TH & SUNDAY 26TH FREE ENTRY UNTIL 9PM LIVE BANDS 3PM-9PM DJS 9PM-3AM
Sunshine Lunar New Year staged by Sunshine Business Association ✨ Sunday 12th February from 12 pm to 10 pm. It’s a full day of family fun, entertainment, rides, street performers, music, food of many nations, magical Lion and Dragon Dancing, firecrackers and ending with some spectacular fireworks from 9:00 to 9:10 pm. 🐈 Please keep all pets indoors 🐕 The community event takes place in the busy Sunshine shopping precinct along Hampshire Road, Sunshine.
La Descarga are back to bring the fiesta to Open Studio! SATURDAY 5TH NOVEMBER LIVE SHOW: 9.30-11.30PM // DOORS: 9PM // TICKETS: $20 + BF To the sound of the drums and the rhythms of Afro-Colombian music and dance this night will heat up your soul to a boneshaking, tropical experience. La Descarga has prepared a special night to celebrate our long awaited return to Open Studio. This will be our last gig for the year in Australia, as the band will be touring overseas to visit their homeland, Colombia; so better not miss it! La Descarga will be bringing the traditional gaita and tambora group to celebrate through the night playing the tunes representative of Colombian tropical heritage music including puya, cumbia, gaita, champeta and mapale. Put your dancing shoes and your carnival vibes on and get down to the fiesta! La Descarga is a tribute to the music and dance traditions of the Afro-Colombian regions from the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of Colombia. Created in 2009 in Melbourne, this unique ensemble in Australia has preserved the culture of Colombian Tri-ethnic (Spanish, African and Amerindian) ancestors, fusing tradition with new sounds. Colombia is known as "The land of a thousand rhythms" holding over 1000 folk rhythms. La Descarga explores the roots and sounds of these many rhythms from the coasts of Colombia and fuses them with contemporary sounds and grooves such as dub, funk and electronica. IMPORTANT Please book shows carefully as the venue has a no refund policy if you change your mind. If an event is cancelled tickets are refunded in full.
$22.19
Colombian tropical, vintage, dub and fusion live at Felons Barrel Hall. Don't forget your dancing shoes! Free entry.
Tropical Colombian Vvntage, dub and fusion at Miami Marketta
Catalog Music Records, 74 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Una noche con la raíces del folclor Colombiano !! Catalog Music presents a special, intimate night of tropical South American sounds inside the space feat Colombian gaita cumbia roots ensemble LA DESCARGA. (looking forward to welcoming these guys finally, after they were due same time last year, but inhibited to travel because of Melb lockdown). La Descarga (meaning ‘rhythm explosion’) make their long awaited live debut up from Melbourne on Meeanjin country. Recently celebrating their 10yr anniversary as a group, they play the sizzling sounds from the tropical coasts of the coffee & sugar plantation lands of Colombia - Atlantico / Carribean / Pacifico Cumbia, Gaita, Palenque, Porro, Puya, Currulao, Mapalé and more! Traditional flutes (‘Gaitas’) combine with raw afro-latin percussion and electrifying singing and dance for an immersion of Colombian heritage roots music culture! https://youtu.be/ryrFORble68 https://ladescargaband.com/about Alongside Sabrosa ‘Son Sistema’ crew’s DJ Paprika keeping things sizzling for the in-betweens. Tropical Folkloric Colombian vinyl selections collected from trips to these regions - styles & flavours such as cumbia, palenque, porro, puya, salsa, etc. *those that remember Sabrosa head honcho Carlo/Pepe Sol co-compiler of definitive ‘Colombian Melting Pot 1960-1985’ music compilation on legendary reissue recordings house - Analog Africa Records (a firm label favourite here at Catalog Music): https://analogafrica.bandcamp.com/.../diablos-del-ritmo... www.mixcloud.com/sabrosa viva cumbia, viva Colombia, vamos bailar!! get ready to swing away the cold winter - Colombian roots style!! Viva Colombia. + we’ll have some specially selected Latin LPs and titles out on the Catalog racks, for those wanting to take some South American music heat home with them. 8pm-12am. $15 pre-sale online tix (Humanitix link . . . . ) to reserve your spot in the space!
This weekend we will be bringing some of our music and culture to the streets of Melbourne. Sunday 12 March 3:30 pm at QV Melbourne Courtyard Come for some live Cumbias, Gaitas, Drums and Dancing in the street. Thanks City of Melbourne, Creative Victoria and Music Victoria for the "On the Road Again" initiative and supporting artists in these challenging times. Free event for al ages.