The infectious energy of Franco Brazilian musical mavericks Favela Chic is back to London, for good. Favela Chic have become ambasadors of sorts for the new sound of Brazil: Baile Funk a kind of dirty electronic funk that could only come from a country as culturally rich as Brazil, however the Favela Chic musical formula goes further than that encompasing all that is great and good in Brazilian music new and old. Add to that the undeniable party credentials of Favela Chic and we have ourselves a celebration!

April 2006

Sunday 16 April
LADY RIZZO & BATMACUMBA Feat. DJ CLIFFY
DJ Cliffy, Batmacumba Supremo, picks and mixes across eras and styles; at any given Batmacumba session you can expect everything from vintage carnival bateria crescendos to fresh- off-the-cdr sounds of modern Rio. Along with Lady Rizzo’s early surreal set, get prepared for a night that lets no room for musical orthodoxy.

Wednesday 19 April
ADY HARLEY (Ether Records)
The head honcho of Ether Records- the UK label behind such artists as Gilles Peterson, Instituto, Silhouette Brown and Ed Motta amongst other- Ady Harley has developed an inimitable eclectic style of music matching covering all styles from late 80s hip hop to hardcore to Sao Paulo broken beats and Rio funk. Cachaca-fuelled every time!

Thursday 20 April
HEALER SELECTA presents BLUE SOUP
And now for something a little differen: Raison D’Etre King Pin Dj Healer Selecta (Kingaling Records) showcases new bands and his very extensive 7” record collection comprising funk, boogaloo, r’n’b, swing and latin for a dressed up crowd that know how to get down. This week Healer Selecta presents Blue Soup, the best party vibe of swinging jazz rockin’soul in London with a tones of trumpet melodies.


Thursday 27 April
COSTA URBANA
Costa Urbana brings the vibrant lyricism of the Mediterranean to rainy old London town. Blending sounds from across the region, both live and on the decks, with visuals & installations from emerging artists, Costa Urbana creates a vibe all of its own. Drawing from the diversity of Balkan and Mediterranean culture, the Costa Urbana collective are a little ray of sunshine in our lives.


And don't forget the food..... We are open from Tuesday till Saturday, from 6pm till 1am (till 2am on Fridays and Saturdays)

Restaurant serves from 7 till midnight For reservations, send us an e-mail at booking@favelachic.com or just come down and eat!

Monsieur Ross Clarke et Ms Danielle Mazzer

Favela Chic 91-93 Great Eastern Street London EC2A 3HZ phone: 020 76135228 for favela news: www.favelachic.com