Europe Dates 2024 - 19/06 - 23/07

DJ, producer and music lover Tahira is one of Brazil’s hardest working and highly esteemed DJs and music collectors. Whereas most diggers of Brazilian music tend to gravitate towards regional takes on American funk, disco & soul Tahira squares in on the country's rich musical lineage as part of thegreaterAfrican diaspora, with a pronounced emphasis on African rhythms.

Tahira connects the dots between the country's rich musical history, carving out analternate trajectory for black Brazilian culture that valuesAfro-futurism over copycatfunk/soul aesthetics.

He already performed his DJ sets in several important spots respect all over the world as

Glastonbury, Montreux Jazz Festival, Boiler Room, Love Supreme, Phusion, Lot Radio,Worlwide FM and others

His productions are hugely influenced by Brazil, Africa and Latin sounds. And its have been released by several labels as Concord Jazz (Los Angeles), Musica Macondo (London), Bastard Jazz (New York), Wonderwheel (NewYork), Wah Wah 45s(London), Names You Can Trust (NewYork), Far Out (London), Tiff ́s Joint (London), Hot Casa (Paris) and Mucho Ahora Recs (Auckland)

As a music researcher he has two compilation very well received by musical critics and public. “Levanta Poeira” (2018) was chosen as one of the best reissues according NPR website. 

“Brasil Novo” released by London ́s label Musica Macondo focus on contemporary sounds from Brazil.
Best Reissue of 2022 according Sounds and Colours website and records stores as Juno and Mr Bongo. Five stars at Songlines Magazine review

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Aroop Roy is a producer, musician and label head, who joins the dots between electronic music and borderless organic sounds. From house, garage and techno to jazz, disco and global rhythms, he has enjoyed universal acclaim as a producer and DJ.
Aroop's sets are full of personality, style and infectious groove, earning him a growing reputation as a uniquely gifted DJ. In the last few years, he has been enjoying huge momentum, causing wild scenes at places like Fabric, Koko and Hi Ibiza and lighting up festivals including Defected Croatia, Lost Village, Worldwide and We Out Here. He is a resident for Defected Broadcasting House and has recorded guest mixes for the likes of BBC, NTS, Rinse and Jazz FM.

Showcasing his skills as digger and tastemaker, Aroop's label Vive La Musique reissues and reworks rare eclectic sounds from around the world, from Caribbean Zouk and Congolese Rumba to French jazz-fusion and South African soul. The catalogue has been celebrated by tastemakers across the scene with the recent offering "In the Fast Lane" receiving rave reviews for uncovering the historical connections between French virtuoso Jean-Luc Ponty and the Detroit techno movement.

“One of the most inspiring figures in club culture right now”
Clash Magazine

"Brilliant producer and incredible DJ. Aroop is someone who never fails!"
Gilles Peterson (BBC)

"I didn’t realise just how good a DJ Aroop is until we played together here. He is a ridiculously skilled selector, musically able to move in any direction with ease."
Mr Scruff

"One of my favourite DJs on the planet"
Melvo Baptiste (Defected/Glitterbox) 

“Aroop is one of the best in the world”
Melé (Club Bad / Defected)

Bookings: andrewwalls0@gmail.com

Pushing rich, tropical rhythms.

// UPCOMING SHOWS //

Reverb Bistro on 199Radio (London) - Listen live: https://newriverstudios.com/199radio/listen/
Saturday's 2pm - 4pm - Every 4 weeks - 09/06/ 07/07 04/08 01/09

Reverb Bistro on 10Twenty Radio (Bristol) - https://www.10twentyradio.com/ - Every 2nd Saturday 3 - 5pm - May 12th/ June 9th/ July 14th 

// PAST SHOWS //

Tap Room Disco @ Wiper and True, Bristol - 15/06/18 & 16/06/18 - https://www.facebook.com/events/208135816672043/

Minifest - 07/07/18

Festival TBA - 28/07/18

Arsenal Kit Launch, Leicester Square - 07/06/18

Disco Fiesta @ Brixton Jamm - 24/05/18

Private Party @ Lambeth - 03/02/18

NYE @ Star of Hackney Downs - 31/12/17 - https://www.facebook.com/events/174003649851963/

Disco Express @ Shoreditch Platform - 29/12/17

Reverb Bistro, Bristol - 02/12/17

Oxjam @ London Fields Brewery - 01/10/17

Afro Disco @ Birthdays, Dalston - 04/08/17
https://www.facebook.com/events/1540633422646214/

Platform presents Nubiyan Twist (DJ Set)@ Shoreditch Platform
17/08/17 - https://www.facebook.com/events/454467178262594/

Deep South Music & Arts Festival - 09/09/17 - 11/09/17
https://www.facebook.com/events/294495394297574

Brixton Rooftop, Brixton Beach - Residency - Every Friday & the occasional Wedesday
6pm - 8pm & then 8:45 - 9:15

Busy Life presents The Busy Twist @ Shorditch Platform 
11/06/17 - Warm up set

Arsenal kit launch - 21/06/17 with Gilles Peterson & Pete Tong

Peckham Springs - 27/04/17

Disco Express @ Shoreditch Platform, 28/04/17 
https://www.facebook.com/events/351278025266234/

Afro Disco @ Arcola Bar, Dalston - 29/04/17 - https://www.facebook.com/events/797461197069852/

Disco Express w/ Andy Smith, Reverb Bistro (disco set) + more @ Shoreditch Platform - 31/03/17 https://www.facebook.com/events/1796630470663283/

Wormfood w/ Horseman & The Upper Cut Band, Dojo, Fresh Like Dexie + Reverb Bistro @ Hootananny, Brixton - 17/03/17

Bustin' Loose x Dutty Discotheque x Reverb Bistro @ The Bunker, Deptford. https://www.facebook.com/events/138070590041405/ 03/03/17

Reverb Bistro: Basement Party with Esa (2Hour Set) + Kabaka, Dubloke, Alex Black, Myogenics - 28/01/17

International Soundclash Festival, Sheffield - 22/10/16

Bustin' Loose: Beat Afrique @ Bussey Building, Peckham https://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?877019 - 27/10/16

Reverb Bistro's Tropical Halloween takeover @ Pepper's Ghost, Leyton - 29/10/16

1001 Collectives Residents Party, Cafe 1001, Brick Lane - 30/09/16

Guest appearance @ Zigfrid von underbelly, Hoxton Square w/ Bustin' Loose - 23/09/16

02/07/16 - Jazzie B @ Passing Clouds 
https://www.facebook.com/events/1646584399000481/permalink/1649647255360862/

Bustin Loose @ Cafe 1001  17.6.16
https://www.facebook.com/events/848157425316443/

Passing Clouds, Dalston 4.06.16 (LOFT TAKEOVER)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1636804676645189/

Passing Clouds, Dalston 20.05.16 (LOFT TAKEOVER)
https://www.facebook.com/events/221245064928142/

Fiestival @ Passing Clouds, Dalston 29.04.16
https://www.facebook.com/events/1590372901253688/

Truck Top Opening Street Party, Brighton 30.04.16
https://www.facebook.com/events/1165677856789516/

Fiestival @ Passing Clouds, Dalston 30.04.16
https://www.facebook.com/events/1699287143655802/

Reverb Bistro: Spring Sessions @ The Black Horse, Deptford 13.05.16
https://www.facebook.com/events/1284623921566662/

Reverb Bistro push pulses of musically rich rhythms. Underpinned by their London club roots and drawing from across the global musical landscape. In a nutshell, afro-tinged, jazz-infused tropically humid rhythms of electronic sounds.

Bookings: hello@reverbbistro.com / 07791670556

Music from Beirut to Bangkok via Bombay. 
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Kylie Minogue's worst nightmare.

Booking : loic@savon-noire.fr
Contact : kabylie.minogue@gmail.com

A big thank you to the artists from all around the world whose work and creativity have nourrished our productions and DJ sets. 

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