TROPITAAL! Desi Latine Soundclash : Saturday, November 9th

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TROPITAAL! A Desi Latine Soundclash

Saturday, November 9th, 2024

Featuring hosts and resident DJs

Anjali and The Incredible Kid

GOODFOOT

2845 SE Stark St.

Portland, Oregon

9PM – 2AM

$12 advance & at the door

21 and over only (with proper ID)

Take the sultry vibe of the Latin American Tropics, combine with the rhythm of India (“Taal”) and stir into TROPITAAL! A Desi Latino Soundclash where the hottest club sounds from India and Latin America go head to head in an all-night dance-off of epic proportions. Resident DJs Anjali & The Incredible Kid combine their deep passions and deep crates from across the spectrum of Latin, Caribbean & South Asian vibes. (Bhangra, Dembow, Future Filmi, Reggaeton, Funk carioca, Moombahton, Electro Cumbia, Tribal Guarachero, Desi Rap, Latin Trap, Dancehall, Chutney, Bollywood, Desi Bass & Diaspora party classics.)

“One of Portland’s favorite dance nights is making its return. Hosted by stalwart DJs Anjali and the Incredible Kid, Tropitaal mixes club music from India and South America—everything from urban desi to trap and reggaeton.” Willamette Week 8/11/2021

“For seven years now, DJ Anjali & The Kid have been commandeering the Tropitaal Desi-Latino Soundclash to the delight of knowing Portland audiences.” Portland Mercury 5/16/2020

“DJ Anjali & The Kid have been a staple of Portland, Oregon’s club scene for almost two decades, creating spaces for DJs and dancers to enjoy an international mélange of music ranging from bhangra to reggaeton.” Remezcla 12/26/18

Chai & Roses Queer Party Sunday, November 17th at Holocene

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We are hosting a Sunday evening tea dance that centers Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC) folks.

We honor the QTBIPOC folks who came before us — our radical ancestors who fought to be seen and heard. And free to love.

We honor the rich diversity of people within the QTBIPOC community.

We invite QTBIPOC folks of all backgrounds & identities to come party with us.

We also welcome allies.

We expect everyone to contribute to a fun and respectful party.

Sunday November 17th

HOLOCENE 1001 SE Morrison Street, Portland, Ore.

7-11PM

21+ w/ proper ID

$12 Adv (limited tickets)

$15 Adv & Day of Show

Bring extra $$ to support local pop up: Chaiwallah PDX

Chaiwallah PDX is a small batch desi pop-up run by Sarena. Her recipes have taken years to perfect because they taste like she remembers… created with the flavors she grew up with, away from, and returned to.

Performances by Blossom Drearie & Chiffon Valentine

Blossom Drearie is the transfemme Filipina drag goddess of Portland and host of the monthly queer party Blowpony.

Chiffon Valentine was Ms. Gay Pride Portland 2015-2016

Co-hosted by PDX Queer Asian Social Meetup & Queer Desi Pdx

Global Bass, Dembow, Bollywood, Cumbia, Hiphop, Bhangra & Reggaeton Dance party with DJ Anjali and Lapaushi

ON THE RADIO

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KABHI KHUSHI KABHIE KUSH

Hosted every Tuesday 10PM-Midnight (PST) on KBOO.FM 90.7FM PORTLAND.

Anjali and The Kid established Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Kush in January of 2006. Since 2018, The Incredible Kid has been a solo host.

CHOR BAZAAR 

Anjali and The Kid present International classics & unknown pop gems from their vintage vinyl & CD collections. With a focus on retro Bollywood and the Afro Latino diaspora, you can also expect to hear Panjabi folk, Qawwali and South Asian filmi (like Lollywood, Tollywood & Kollywood.) They hosted Chor Bazaar since XRAY’s inception in 2014 and retired the show after 7 years (details here.)

Archives can be heard at XRAY.FM.

Bhangra and Bollywood Dance Classes

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Anjali has taught Bhangra & Bollywood dance weekly at The Viscount Dance Studio since 2013. In addition to her classes, she is also available for private lessons and choreography. Check the studio to sign up (drop ins welcome.)

Bollywood (Filmi Item Girl) Tuesdays 5:15 – 6:30PM.

Bhangra Panjabi Folk Dance Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30PM.