Blog (2008-2018)
Meet Tropkillaz from Kafundó Vol. 1
I have to admit I was a little confused with the popularity of our beloved Southern U.S. bred, “trap” music when I arrived in Rio. (more…)
Beading, Weaving, Bonding
New Release: El Remolón’s “El Chamuyero” Remixed!
After a short winter vacation in Brazil, Dutty Artz comes back with new heat from Argentina! (more…)
Brooklyn Shanti releases Something Beautiful
Something Beautiful, the moody new video and single from Brooklyn Shanti featuring Evelyn Sharma gives the feeling that autumn is just around the corner. Its a warm fuzzy feel in your headphones. (more…)
Meet DaGanja from Kafundó Vol. 1
Another guest post by Wolfram Lange, co-founder of Kafundó Records, DJ, and blogger at the Soundgoods website. In this edition he gives us a little background on DaGanja. His track “Tá No Ar†appears on the Kafundó Vol. 1 Compilation: (more…)
Meet Maurotelefunksoul from Kafundó Vol. 1
Another guest post by Maga Bo: DJ, producer, and co-founder of Kafundó Records. In this post he gives us a little background on Maurotelefunksoul. His collaboration with A.MA.SSA. “Apache Nagoh (Rasteira Edit),† appears on the Kafundó Vol. 1 Compilation. (more…)
Girls From Bahia, Remixed by Ra
Meet Zé Brown from Kafundó Vol. 1
Another guest post by Wolfram Lange, co-founder of Kafundó Records, DJ, and blogger at the Soundgoods website. In this edition he gives us a little background on Zé Brown. His track “Eu Valorizo” appears on the Kafundó Vol. 1 Compilation: (more…)
Support Old Money’s New Project!
My group Old Money’s been working on a new project, but needs your help to bring it to the world! (more…)
Meet Combo X from Kafundó Vol. 1
Another guest post by Maga Bo: DJ, producer, and co-founder of Kafundó Records. In this post he gives us a little background on Combo X. Their song “Bua Sound All Day†appears on the Kafundó Vol. 1 Compilation. (more…)
Dutty Artz at Lincoln Center Out of Doors
Big things!
This coming Sunday, July 27th at 5PM, Dutty Fam Ripley and Ushka are stepping up to the decks at Lincoln Center for Globalfest’s Lincoln Center Out of Doors. The line-up also features electronic Bollywood Raga musician Charanjit Singh who is making his U.S debut and BaianaSystem, who appear on the recent Kafundo Vol. 1 compilation. (more…)
Chief Boima’s Global Dance Round Up – Passinho No Nova Iorque
Passinho, the new wave of Youtube fueled funk dancing from Rio, is making its way to New York City. I missed Na Batalha, the musical about the growth of the dance movement amongst Carioca youth, when it premiered in Rio this past June. Don’t make the same mistake as me, as dancers from the show will be in New York next week!! (more…)
Meet Ba-Boom from Kafundó Vol. 1
Another guest post by Wolfram Lange, co-founder of Kafundó Records, and blogger at the Soundgoods website. In this edition of the Brazilian underground electronic scene round up, he gives us a little background on São Paulo based band Ba-Boom. Their song “Mano Sujou!†appears on the Kafundó Vol. 1 Compilation: (more…)
LRMTO SESSIONS Pt 2 | #beachlyfe | Ushka x Kyra Caruso
I’m guest djing for the DA homie, MPeach’s LRMTO Sessions, at Caracas Arepa Bar at Rockaway Beach this Saturday, July 19th from 4-9pm. (See info below) Come make a beach day out of it, eat yummy arepas, take a little ocean dip, and dance to some tunes. The high is 81 degrees on Sat! (more…)