Tambor Party PRESENTS Djeff Afrozilla (Kazukuta, Nulu, Tribe)

Let me just say this: If you missed this man on the decks last night, I really do not know what to tell you.

REWIND TO WMC 2012 - Tribe Records Party at The Vagabond: So my brother, Carlos Mena is like, 'Yo, this kid is the truth! You might wanna stay for his set for a second...'. Ausar also informs me that this dude is the TRUTH and is to not be slept on. I go to greet him and he says hello and then HANDS ME A SHIRT and CD! He thanks me for dancing and I thank him for keeping the tunes going. Jose Marquez is finishing up his set and did the damn thing as well. Big ups Jose! We gotta get him to the A soon! His sound is amazing and so raw. Okay, I digress.

He steps on the decks and the SPEAKERS are RIGHT there in front of me. I am in a complete trance when he is on. I could care less if no one was dancing around me. I felt my ancestors the entire night while I was there. However, it was a warmth that covered his sound, along with the Angolan beats that kept me on the floor until Carlos tells me it is time to bounce. Such a humble and warm being. His set was INCREDIBLE!!!


DJ BE warms the crowd up with some dope bangers to get people AWAY from the walls and onto the floor in order to get Djeff nice and right for all to feel whom he is as a being on the decks. Stan Zeff closes out the night with some goodies I have not heard. A sista needs to know where she can her download from of the tracks you played. I WILL pay and dance even more.

Suffice to say when he played last night at 595 North, he did not disappoint. I am still on a high. I am a big fan of Kuduro and still learning more about it. The scene in itself is taking Angola by storm. Stadiums are filled with the sound. Reminds me a little bit of Soca with a little bit more of deepness intertwined. If you do not know about Kuduro, do your RESEARCH, folks!!! I am thankful that we as a city have the wonderful opportunity to experience sounds that other major cities do not have the opportunity to experience. It says a lot about our scene and the music overall. Atlanta is bringing the heat, folks!

Now onto the pictures and quick interview I did with him:

Felabration 2011 and so much more

Man these past few weeks have been really busy on my end. My apologies for not reaching out sooner. First and foremost, can I just say that the month of October has been beautiful. We had FELABRATION here in Atlanta, celebrating the birthday of Fela Kuti. If you do not know who this wonderful being is, do your research. I did not take many pics because the whole evening I was doing facepaint for those who attended. Nonetheless, I got down that evening. On top of that, Jump 'N Funk celebrated its 10 year anniversary! Much Love to Rich Medina! Big ups to the Spread love crew! Sunday Night, I went to go and see the FELA! show and let me just say that a sista was MOVED! If and WHEN it comes to your city, go and SEE it! Much Love


PICTURES:

    

Sidenote: While in New York, I had the amazing opportunity of peeping a woman by the name of Myrto Joyce. She hails from Greece, but lives in the states now. She is badass on the cello and on the decks. Thank You for letting me experience your World at Bar 13 that night alongside Dave K (Italy). You two are AFRO all the way.

Oh, did I forget that I also did 718 sessions and saw Danny Krivit do the damn thing?! I enjoyed his set because he blends the Classics with the now. No extreme of both. It truly made me appreciate House Music as a whole without spoiling it for me like some that I hear. The 9 year celebration for that event was magical indeed. Hex Hector was also on decks downstairs at Santos Party House. Big ups to him as well. Was so great running into MasterKev and then seeing Ron Trent that same night! Cannot get any doper than that!

To listen to Myrto Joyce's podcast, go here: MYRTO JOYCE's PODCAST: ARE YOU AFRO?

And as a bonus, I am throwing in some hotness from my dude, Jooyna T! This Toronto cat makes a sista move and I gots nothing but LOVE for him. Gotta keep the sound fresh and youthful. I gotta come up to T-Dot one day and bust some moves with you all. Big BIG shout outs to my Toronto peeps. This is why I appreciate beings like him. This scene must PROGRESS and not REGRESS. Remember that all.

Check out his set as well:OFFICIAL Site of Joonya T (Toronto): October Mix Part II

Peep the Pictures:



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