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Ohxala Journeys (Live sets and mixtapes)

Portugal-based DJ duo Ohxalá take elements of Brazilian and African folk from bygone eras and blend them with computerized beats to create temporally eclectic soundscapes that speak to a multitude of genres. Recorded in summer 2020 on the Scorpios Sunset Beach.

Ohxala live at Scorpios Mykonos, September 2020

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Ohxala is the musical project of Maria & Luis. The portuguese duo explores a thematic cut with focus on Iberic, Brazilian and African cultures. Inspired by the strong foundation of popular and ancient rhythms, their music is full of field recordings, blending tradicional ethnic folk elements with contemporary electronic music.

Ohxala @ Desert Hut Podcast Series [ LXXVI ]

THIS IS OUR HOUSE, and when the leopard roars, it's Cavalli Booking Radio Show time on Ibiza Global Radio 🐆🎧

This weeks show on Saturday 27th November 21-22 CET is an exclusive mix by OHXALA @ohxala

Ohxala is the musical project of Maria & Luis. The portuguese duo explores a thematic cut with focus on Iberic, Brazilian and African cultures. Inspired by the strong foundation of popular and ancient rhythms, their music is full of field recordings, blending tradicional ethnic folk elements with contemporary electronic music.

Enjoy Ohxala's interpretation of the real Ibiza vibes today at 9PM. TUNE IN!

For bookings contact www.cavalli-booking.com

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Cavalli Booking Radio Show - OHXALA  - 076 - IBIZA GLOBAL RADIO

When Maria and Luis, better known as the Portuguese duo @ohxala, get their magic hands on their musical gear, and their unmistakeable rhythms and grooves hit your ears, you can be quite sure your body will get quickly into motion. The colourful and energetic musical signature the couple has developed throughout the past 7 years, carries their never-ending love for making people dance and smile. Their world music infused electronica emerges from all the impressions they collect on their numerous travels, may it be nature, the people they meet or the new tastes they experience. 
For the live set they made for our podcast series and that we are so happy to share with you today, they envisioned a journey through a landscape of mountains, a float through an immensity of nature. It all starts with a short train ride, away from the city noise. Melodies levitate us right onto an imaginary dance floor where drums, shakers and trippy voices invite us to let ourselves go, be ecstatic and dance into a sunrise with orange and blue skies... 
In this mix they combined their latest tracks and remixes, most of them unreleased but we promise they will be out very soon ;) … 
Enjoy! <3

Tracklist

UCR #064 by Ohxala

Ohxala live @ Salon de Baile - Fusion Festival 2022

Ohxala Live @ Fusion 2022 [Salon de Baile]

We are very excited to introduce our new guests - OHXALA

Ohxalá is the musical project of Maria & Luis, two musicians who originated in Porto, but whose music has origins down the Amazon, across Africa, and in folk sounds closer to their own native Portugal. In mixing these carefully curated field recordings with electronic basslines, Ohxalá’s music brings ritual back into the party, and collects a tribe from the crowd.
The genre of Ethnobeats has blossomed in recent times.
Listeners seek to connect with the rhythms and sounds of the world’s ancestors, and dancers want to move to ancient authenticity. The Ethnobeats movement has Ohxalá pulsing at its heart.
Having just released their latest EP, Pong Disco, Ohxalá is flourishing creatively and has built a global following. That far-flung tribe of listeners are anticipating a debut album, whilst remixes with several acclaimed producers are in the works too.
In traveling the world and trekking into some of its more hidden corners, Ohxalá is forever building their collection of field recordings with tribal musicians and sound-makers of all kinds. Maria & Luis draw up their inspiration from this inexhaustible reservoir of ancient sounds, and then electronic basslines enliven tracks where stretched leather drums once played. In live (re)performance, Ohxalá’s audiences dance to an alternate vision for the future built on a collective past.

Ohxala on Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/ohxala

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Sunset Grooves

Qualitist. Podcast | Guest Mix 012 - OHXALA

#0016 - Ohxala @Giardino Dei Visionari 13/01/2023

#BANHOMARIA 003 - OHXALÁ
Mixtape for #BANHOMARIA PODCASTS
https://www.mixcloud.com/banhomaria/

As viagens de Ohxalá - Episódio 2

VOS 030
The 30th and milestone story of our series is marked by the wonderful Portuguese duo Ohxalá. It is with great pleasure to host this rare sound on our series. Porto - Portugal. "Banho Maria" is the Portuguese expression for a slow-cooking technique used to melt chocolate. Enjoy two hours of slow, melting sounds enhanced by Ohxalá's unique touches.

Ohxalá is the musical project of Maria & Luis who live in Porto, Portugal Their tracks are part of several mixtapes around the world within the growing wave of ethnobeats. In 2017 they released their debut EP “O Futuro do Passado” in Casa Caos (BR), Dona Cuíca EP on Cosmic Awakenings (US) and more recently the Sereias do Planeta Vermelho Ep on Ready Mix Records (CA) with remixes from acclaimed producers such as M. Rux, Lemurian, Dandara, Discoshaman, Intiche, Nillo & Maracuyá, MiRET, Thommie G and Rodrigo Gallardo.

The duo is eager to explore a thematic cut with a focus on Portuguese, Brazilian and African culture, inspired by the strong rhythmic foundation of popular and ancient music. Their productions are full of field recordings and booming bass lines and they did not skimp on the effort to incorporate traditional ethnic folk elements into contemporary electronic music - which is what makes this project a unique musical experience.

This voyage is a live recording of the duo's DJ set at a Banho Maria party in Maus Hábitos.

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Soundcloud: @ohxala
Facebook: fb.com/ohxala

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A Voyage of Spirits by Ohxalá ⚗ VOS 030

Ohxalá is the musical project of a Portuguese duo: Maria & Luís. Maria works as a printing technician in a photo lab and Luís works as a website programmer moreover both devote much of their non-working hours to music and photography. From this dedicated and parallel passion started the will to make it alive somehow and, consequently,it had been growing faster particularly since the recent adventure of the duo in Germany in 2016. Such a journey is the starting point of this plot. On his return to the Portuguese lands, eager for information; an effervescent and inspiring will to investigate and absorb settled in the duo. They are in need of a call to go through other times, other peoples; which have completely overwhelmed them.

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Serenades Podcast #45 - Ohxalá

Verschlürft und zugetaped #1 mit @ohxala

andi otto, arutani, billy caso, daensen, dandara, el peche, gama, gats, ibu selva, kurup, lukas endhardt, m.rux, martha van straaten, o/y, risikogruppe, rodion, salvador araguaya, satori, shkoon, sidirum, temple, victor norman, yor kultura..

Zu viele Künstler haben uns schon in der Realität aufgegabelt, schnurstracks in eine andere Welt geschickt und uns erst viel zu spät realisieren lassen, dass dieses Wunderwerk an Musik gerade vergänglich ist. Bei der zuckersüssen Künstlerkombo OHXALA war glücklicherweise ein Aufnahmegerät im Spiel und wir haben richtig Bock, euch mit diesem Set den ersten Teil eines unregelmässigen Podcasts mit Eindrücken aus dem Herzen IRUBO's zu präsentieren:

Ohxala brachten uns den Dialog lateinamerikanischer Wurzeln und subversiver Rhythmik an das Festival am Fluss, welches wir im Mai mit dem Amphitheater zelebrierten. Traditionelle Klänge aus erster Hand setzten das sonnige Ambiente, experimentierfreudige Basslines dirigierten die Richtung.

Schön, bist du unter uns - monotonwargestern.

verschluerft und zugetaped #001 mit ohxalá

guest mix recorded by Ohxalá exclusively for lounge fm 96 on september, 21

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@ohxala

daydreaming with Ohxalá (21-09-2018)

Ohxalá Live at Redbull presents Locals#2 in Lux Frágil Club, Lisbon
Photo by Hugo Silva

Ohxalá Live @ Lux Fragil - Redbull Music Locals #2

Ohxalá @ Aperitivo Al Verde in Treviso - Italy

Ohxalá @ Aperitivo Al Verde 2019

On the countdown to Ozora the Ambyss vibe starts to take over, so I’m exploring a bit more ambient sounds, then, as usual, progressing to my usual downtempo pastures and ending on a more uptempo deep vibe.

This month due to some last minute technical problems (thank you Apple), I present two guest mixes. And we’re in for a double treat!!

From Portugal, we have the amazing duo Ohxalá, a name that carries a magical feeling that is present in everything they do. From their productions to their lively and powerful DJ sets, not forgetting their Midas touch in their label releases. On top of this all, they’re one of the nicest and big-hearted people I know. Don’t forget to catch them at Dragon Nest this year. I’ll be on the front line!

Ohxalá on Soundcloud
https://soundcloud.com/ohxala

Listen to the Felipe MD mix here:
https://soundcloud.com/radiozora/felipe-md-guest-mix-for-mike-stellar-presents-stellar-regions-29-26062019/s-RGWKw

Mike Stellar‘s, promoter, DJ and a man of many artistic tastes and musical flavors is presenting his Stellar Regions showcase series on the Chill Channel: “Stellar Regions represents every month the diversity of my music taste and discoveries. The second hour is always given to a guest mix to showcase talents I come across.

Mike Stellar @ Mixcloud
https://mixcloud.com/mikestellar

OHXALÁ | Guest Mix for MIKE STELLAR presents Stellar Regions #29 | 26/06/2019

Recorded the 23rd July 2018
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Chill Out Gardens - EP 19 - Boom Festival 2018

Ohxalá - Chill Out Gardens 19 - Boom Festival 2018

Origins represents the artists and musicians who deeply explore their craft, sharing an unwavering desire for exploration of new techniques and collaborations –allowing a journey to unravel in the sands.
It is a stage of organic discovery, while paying homage to the roots of music – whether the indigenous sounds of a Brazilian drum or the whistles of an ancient Armenian duduk –Origins represents a laboratory of creation with an emphasis on down-tempo electronic experimentation with vocals and instrumentals.

@oxhala
Ohxalá is the musical project of Maria & Luis who live in Porto, Portugal but already have their tracks being part of several mixtapes around the world within the growing wave of ethnobeats.
In 2017 they released their debut EP “O Futuro do Passado” in Casa Caos (BR), Dona Cuíca EP on Cosmic Awakenings (US) and more recently the Sereias do Planeta Vermelho Ep on Ready Mix Records (CA) with remixes from acclaimed producers such as M. Rux, Lemurian, Dandara, Discoshaman, Intiche, MiRET, Nillo & Maracuyá, Thommie G and Rodrigo Gallardo.
Thes duo is eager to explore a thematic cut with a focus on Portuguese, Brazilian and African culture, inspired by the strong rhythmic foundation of popular and ancient music. Their productions are full of field recordings and booming bass lines, they did not skimp on the effort to incorporate tradicional ethnic folk elements into contemporary electronic music and that makes this project a unique musical experience.

Origins with Ohxala live at Scorpios Mykonos | June 2019 |

"Doing mixtapes is a complicated process for us because we almost never prepare our shows in advance. We like to check the place, vibe and the people. We start to build our sets “in loco”. For this one we decided to pick some of our favorites tracks to play at the moment. Hope you guys like it :)" - Ohxalá

TRACKLIST:

Dunkelbunt - Hiroshima mon amour
MAUGLI - Did You Ever (Edit) - Ynfnd
Banhu Maria - Maracaxa De Oya (Dandara Edit) - Ohxalá Records
Chancha Via Circuito ft. Mateo Kingman - Ilaló (Baiuca Remix) - Wonderwheel Recordings
Frohlocker - Yaku (Timboleti Remix) - Ohxalá Records
Zulu project - Lua (Kurup Remix) - Ohxalá Records
Stephane Salerno - Bouderbgala (Arona Remix) - Ohxalá Records
Juliano Gomez - Wouma (Ohxala Remix) - (Lump Records)
Alterfeel - Mundaréu (Original Mix) - Ohxalá Records
Psycho tropiques - Orangoline (Original Mix) - Ohxalá Records
IV-IN - Vestido Preto
Kurup & Jaçira - Tonadas De Ordeño (Original Mix) - Ohxalá Records
Dandara - Caracal (Klik & Frik Remix) - Sol Selectas
Ohxalá - Barulho do gizo da Cobra (MiRET Remix) - Ready Mix Records
Ohxalá - Mayawari (Original Mix) - Ohxalá Records

Read the full interview at:
https://www.smellyfeetrecords.com/ohxala

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Ohxalá - Porto, Portugal

Exclusive mix for City Nomads
Read the interview here: https://www.citynomads.com/city-nomads-radio-ohxala-portugal/

Mixtape

Interview

Ohxalá Mixtape - CityNomads, Singapure

Our global family of artists and musicians created very special storytellings to bring the Bercâna music sound to you. Next Premiere by @ohxala streaming on our Youtube and Soundcloud channel.

Ohxalá is the musical project of Maria & Luis who live in Porto, Portugal. Thes duo is eager to explore a thematic cut with a focus on Portuguese, Brazilian and African culture, inspired by the strong rhythmic foundation of popular and ancient

Dunia By Ohxalá

Ohxala: Rhythms of the World
Explore a musical journey with Ohxala - a duo that blends together the sounds of the Amazon, Africa, and Portugal to create an electrifying fusion of music. Their performance is a captivating soundscape that brings the spirit of ritual back to the dance floor. Ohxala stands at the forefront of the Ethnobeats movement, which is a global phenomenon that celebrates the rich tapestry of traditional rhythms and sounds.
Maria and Luis are passionate about exploring the world which led them to gather an incredible collection of field recordings, each one a unique and precious reflection of the cultures they have encountered. Their latest album, "Gentes da minha Terra," is a mesmerizing sonic collage that transports listeners to the hidden corners of their native Portugal.
Experience the transformative power of Ohxala's music - a celebration of life, diversity, and unity.
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