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  • Tropitaal Desi Latino Soundclash : Saturday, August 12th

    Tropitaal Desi Latino Soundclash

    Saturday, August 12th, 2023

    Featuring hosts and resident DJs

    DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid 

    and special guest DJ Panaflex

    GOODFOOT

    2845 SE Stark St.

    Portland, OR

    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, Brega & 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 

  • TROPITAAL! Anjali’s 50th Birthday Celebration : Saturday, June 10th

    Tropitaal Desi Latina Soundclash

    *It’s Anjali’s 50th Birthday Celebration!*

    Saturday, June 10th, 2023

    DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid

    and special guest Espina Letal

    GOODFOOT

    2845 SE Stark St. Portland, OR

    9PM – 2AM

    $12 advance & at the door

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tropitaal-desi-latina-soundclash-anjali-the-incredible-kid-espina-letal-tickets-636352265757

    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, Brega & 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

  • The Return of ATLAS : Friday, June 23rd

    Pull Up PDX proudly presents a summer night of post-national bass & beats with the return of Portland’s legendary club night

    ATLAS tiny globe // massive riddims DJs Anjali & the Incredible Kid (Andaz / Tropitaal) E3 (ZamZam Sounds)

    Desi bass, reggaeton, bhangra, Arabic and French hip-hop, Balkan beats, funk carioca, dembow, electro Chaabi, cumbia, rai, reggada, vintage Afrobeat, grime, Asian Underground and MO

    Fri. June 23

    9PM 21+

    The Midnight Society

    3341 SE Belmont @34th St.

    TIX HERE!

    Atlas happened monthly at Holocene throughout that venue’s first 10 years of existence. According to the story of ATLAS, written by The Incredible Kid: “The first ATLAS was November 1st, 2003. It was the day after a Friday Halloween, and the club was dead. Probably less than a hundred people. We really didn’t know what to expect two weeks later, but there were 400 people there, so after a false start, the party was off and roaring.” Check the full story at https://anjaliandthekid.com/…/the-secret-untold-story…/

    E3

    E3 (Ezra E. Ereckson) is a producer, DJ, and co-boss of Portland-based dub label ZamZam Sounds (alongside Tracy/Polygon Press). Founded in 2012, the couple celebrated 10 years of vinyl-only releases last summer with a curated stage at the Outlook UK festival. A founding member of the pioneering agit-dub band Systemwide and the president of now-retired seminal US dub label BSI Records, E3 has been collecting records since the age of 13 and holding down DJ residencies since 2000- including Bassism, Signal, and a nearly-10 year run at Holocene’s legendary Atlas party alongside Anjali & The Incredible Kid. E3 has performed worldwide, including slots at Outlook Croatia, Telerama Dub Festival, New Forms Festival, and several times at Leeds UK institution SubDub. Alongside production partner Alter Echo, E3’s releases appear on dubwise labels including Scrub A Dub, Moonshine, Lion Charge, LavaLava, and Khaliphonic. Solo, E3 has tracks and releases on Hotline, Bella Union, Boomarm Nation, 45Seven, and Gourmet Beats.

  • Our Space of Possibilities : Saturday, June 24th

    At the heart of the East Portland Cultural Corridor project is “Our Space of Possibilities,” a dynamic art initiative housed in a TriMet bus. This mobile cultural and social space, conceived by artist-in-residence Patricia Vázquez Gómez, will be sited at four locations along SE Division St between June 3rd and June 24th. The project will showcase exhibitions, performances, workshops, and video screenings primarily produced by local East Portland organizations and residents.

    UPDATED LOCATION! Join us for the last day of “Our Space of Possibilities” this Saturday, June 24th, on SE 138th at SE Division St. from 12-8 pm. This week, DJ Anjali will host a dance party, and SiempreViva will serve ice cream!
    ? All day, view the exhibition, “How do you love East Portland?” by the Art Crew at APANO Grace, Takaaki and Jose. This exhibition explores how street artists express their love of East Portland, asking us to respond to the same question. Learn about anti-displacement efforts happening, and co-weave your visions for this neighborhood into the exhibition.
    ?️ At 1 pm, attend a collective printmaking workshop with Thea Gahr.
    ? At 3 pm, join Aden Catalani for a spray painting workshop!
    ? At 5 pm, view the films: “Brave New Voices,” “Food Foray,” “Poloetic,” “I Dream of Gresham” & “The Whole Wide World” from Metro East Community Media. Then watch “Niña,” a music video of Reyna Tropical by Karina Lomeli Ripper and Marc Ripper. After, catch “The Numbers” Sika Stanton.
    ? At 6 pm, join us for the closing dance party with DJ Anjali & enjoy some ice cream by SiempreViva.
    “Our Space of Possibilities” was created by Patricia Vázquez Gómez. The project is funded by an Our Town Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), TriMet & RACC. #raccpublicart #PDX

     

  • Red Dress Party : Saturday, June 24th

    RED DRESS PARTY PDX

    DANCING FOR OUR COMMUNITY

    PORTLAND’S MOST POPULAR PARTY!
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    We’re excited to announce that the party is FINALLY back this year! Get your masks and costumes ready for MasqueRED on June 24, 2023! Tickets are on sale now. Click here to see what is included with tickets.

    ​TIX HERE!

     

  • Tropitaal Desi Latino Soundclash : Saturday, July 8th

    Tropitaal Desi Latino Soundclash

    Saturday, July 8th, 2023

    Featuring hosts and resident DJs

    DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid 

    and special guest DJ Black Daria

    GOODFOOT

    2845 SE Stark St.

    Portland, OR

    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, Brega & 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 

    DJ BLACK DARIA

    DJ Black Daria is a Black American + Mexican DJ located in Mexico City, originally from Portland, Oregon USA. She is a creative director, music supervisor, radio host and curator of sounds and spaces that center the Afro-Latinx experience. Past projects include Netflix, Subaru, MTV, Nike and more. Her DJ experience includes Bahidorá festival, The Do-Over by Adidas, Diáspora, Fino Club, Sungay Brunch, sic, Rico Club and has opened for notable acts such as Jared Jackson (Soulection) and Channel Tres. She is the creator of Blaq Planet, a CDMX party for Black + Afrolatinx and queer djs, and creator of Combahee Collection Radio on Radio Nopal.

  • HOLI Spring Harvest Festival Saturday, May 27th

    Last year’s sold out Holi Fest was so much fun, we’re back at Topaz Farm to do it again! With organic gulal direct from India and made with food-grade ingredients like Amaltash, Beetroot, Cornstarch, Palash, Rajka Grass, Rose Petals, Spinach and Turmeric. These herbal powders are made by farmers & Tribal communities in Rajasthan and are Non-Toxic and Lead-Free. Each ticket includes a packet of colors.

    This year’s event aims to be an even bigger party with dj music by yours truly and Dholi Adam McCollom. Dance performances by Anjali’s Gulabi Gang and Gurpreet Dhillon’s PDX Bhangra troupe. Color throws with Bollywood & Bhangra dance lessons at 5, 6 & 7PM.

    Several local South Asian food vendors will be on site including Bhuna, Big Elephant Kitchen and ChaiWallahPdx. KulfiPdx will be on sale in the farm store.

    This year will again be a benefit for farmers in India. Last year, we raised $2,000 for organizations to help drought affected farmers, to try to help prevent suicide by Indian farmers an organization that helps plant trees for farmers.

    Expect to get messy as Holi is celebrated by throwing bright colored powder on each other. Wearing white or old clothes is recommended.

    Doors open 4PM, event ends at 8PM. Admission for kids under 6 is free.

    READ BEFORE PURCHASING

    • Parking is limited – please carpool!
    • Tickets include festival, parking and a packet of colors (powder). Additional colors available for purchase.
    • Outside food and drinks, except water, are not permitted and no smoking of any kind is allowed.
    • No animals are allowed including ESAs (Emotional Support Animals).
    • No outside colors (powder) allowed.
    • Farm closes at 8:00 pm. No overnight parking allowed.
    • Orders are non-refundable and this event will take place rain or shine.

    THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT! TIX AVAILABLE HERE!

  • Tropitaal 10-Year Anniversary Celebration : Saturday, May 13th

    Tropitaal 10-Year Anniversary Desi Latina Soundclash

    Saturday, May 13th, 2023

    DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid

    Karma Rivera

    Julimar

    GOODFOOT

    2845 SE Stark St.

    Portland, OR

    9PM – 2AM

    $15 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, Brega & 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

    KARMA RIVERA

    Karma Rivera has made herself a local star by proving she has range: pop-flavored Hip-Hop, melodic trap-like instrumentation, and Latin-infused dance music all percolates through. The rapper, who rose to prominence in Portland gaining praise from tastemakers We Out Here Magazine, Numberz FM and the Portland Monthly after a series of single releases and buzz worthy show performances. Karma Rivera has emerged as one of Portland’s most euphoric talents, proving the allure of her ability to bring clever punchlines and lyrical grit to the modern, pop-leaning rap genre while upholding the roots of the Golden Age’s focus on lyricism.

    JULIMAR

    Julimar is a self made artist who brings diversity and sazón to her music. She is an intentional, passionate, and creative Rapper/Songwriter from Maracaibo, Venezuela.

  • All-Vinyl Night with Anjali and The Kid at Rabbits Cafe : Friday, April 28th

    Back to vinyl! We’re bringing our crates to Rabbits Cafe in NE Portland!

    For this all-vinyl gig from Anjali and The Kid expect to hear vintage Bollywood and Tollywood, Panjabi folk, soul, girl groups, ’60s pop, cha cha cha, boogaloo, salsa, doo-wop, glam, mod, indie, Brit pop, sitar rock, funk, jazz, and any number of obscurities from their international record collections.Friday, April 28th
    8pm-midnight
    21+
    No Cover
    Rabbits Cafe
    1640 NE Killingsworth St
    (971) 544-7267

  • Tropitaal Desi Latino Soundclash : Saturday, April 8th

    DJ Anjali and The Incredible Kid present

    TROPITAAL! A Desi Latino Soundclash

     
    with special guest El Cucuy

    Saturday, April 8th, 2023

     

    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, Brega & Diaspora party classics.)

    GOODFOOT
    2845 SE Stark St.
    Portland, OR
    9PM – 2AM
    $12 advance & at the door

    21 and over only (with proper ID)

    “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

     
     
    EL CUCUY
    Instagram, Bandcamp, YouTube, TikTok : @elcucuymusic

    El Cucuy has been a supernatural force for the global underground club music scene in Portland since 2010. His sound has continually evolved over the years. Exploring the sounds of many underground genres including Baltimore/Jersey/Underground Club, Moombahton, Reggaeton, Dancehall, Cumbia, Afrobeat, Baile Funk, Kuduro, Juke, House, Breaks, Hard Rave, and Drum & Bass. No matter the genre, El Cucuy’s sound delivers pristine precision mixes with a unique track blend curated specifically for the occasion.