Music
What makes us move
Get to know a bit more about the friends and artists that have stepped on our stage.
Rastafogo
Rastafogo is made up of 4 musicians from the northeastern region of Brazil. Their music navigates through the regional rhythms of the state of Pernambuco, specifically the lively, danceful and uniquely Brazilian genre known as ‘forró’, along with its different variations. The heartbeat of the northeast of Brazil, as some may call the 'forró', dives into a rich array of influences, from afro brazilian to native Brazilian music, feeding off of the daily lives and folklore of the places where it is celebrated.
Boca de Siri
Started in Lisbon in 2018, the musical project 'Boca de Siri' is a traditional Brazilian samba group brought to life by 6 musicians and friends. The undenieble energy behind the music, known in Brazil as 'Roda de Samba' and 'Batucada', revisits and explores different eras and styles of the timeless Brazilian genre.
Chalo Correia
A tireless one man show, playing traditional Angolan guitar chords handled by syncopate and percussive complex rhythms, such as Semba – the precursor of Brazilian Samba - among other traditional urban Angolan styles like Massemba, Kilapanga, Rumba, Kazucuta, Kabetula and Rebita. His vigorous voice sings about the Angolan stories of everyday life saved in chalo´s childhood memories, combined with his life experience of being an Angolan immigrant in Lisbon.
Naomi and the Raposeira Dub Collective
Naomi and The Raposeira Dub Collective play a unique style of reggae, influenced by soul, dub, ska and indie. The quartet around the Swedish singer/ukuleleist Naomi is composed of international musicians from Portugal, Australia , and Italy - a typical Algarvian culture clash line-up. Naomi’s compositions impress with poetry and her unique and powerful voice. Her honest lyrics often come with a message of importance, while her band provides authenticity, good vibes and a multicultural ‘world groove’ that will drag you to the dance floor!
São Limão
Born in the heart of the Odeceixe Valley, São Limão was started through an encounter between a multicultural group of friends that shared an interest for music and had chosen Odeceixe as a place to call home. From this cultural and musical mash up the band created what they call ‘post surf’ music. A mixture of surf rock, indie, Brazilian samba rock, pop and a few more experimental touches that bring the vision and individual references of the band members together as a whole.
Pedro Salvador
Portuguese artist Pedro Salvador presents songs where his acoustic guitar is taken over by pedals, processors and loop stations, launching sounds that are a mixture of rock, blues, folk, electronica and pigmented soundscapes with noise and avant-garde. His guitar shows itself in its most naked form, emerging into effects and loops, then finding itself with lyrics that speak of what is visible and invisible in an intimate way.
Dalibri
Through her strong conexion with the ocean and valleys, Portuguese singer Dalibri expresses feelings and desires that are common to all human beings. Navigating from forest music to 'agro-balada', this musical journey provides a moment of contact with one's self. Through her guitar, her voice cultivates a path to the heart, with an ambition to cultivate love.
Iris Johner
Iris Johner's music wanders free, as she is contemplative, reflective and determined to express something real. She is an autodidact singer-songwriter hitting the road with her bold guitar and voice. Her latest Project is a tribute to the South West corner of Portugal, where she is currently based. If it's got pop accents, the tracks definitely feel folksier with 90's acoustic alternative vibes.
Capoeira Senzala Alentejo
The group Senzala Alentejo brings us an energetic representation of ‘Capoeira’, moving to the sound of chants, claps and different instruments of African origin. A symbol of resistance and a strong manifestation of popular Afro-Brazilian culture, the Capoeira combines martial arts, dancing, acrobatics and music.
Rebolaria
Rebolaria is an idea envisioned by Brazilian producers Vinicius Bigjohn and Gonzales Neto, who crossed paths once again in Lisbon to create a project focused on danceable Afro-Latin Brazilian music, influenced by genres like ‘côco’, ‘brazilian funk’, ‘cúmbia’, ‘kuduro’ and ‘lambada’. Rebolaria is a unique musical and visual experience that plays with a synchronicity of lights and percussions that come to life throughout the night.
TikTek Ensemble
TikTek Ensemble is a duo formed by local Portuguese musicians Thiago Rouxinol and Júnior. Together they embark on the Cosmic Dance, a selection of pre-mixed music done in studio by themselves, along with a live multi-instrumental performance. The Cosmic Dance brings the dance floor culture through a transcendental journey into organic and electronic music.
TJ and the Flying Looper
TJ and the Flying Looper is a collaboration between the singer and guitarist Takeshi Tomas and the drummer João Abreu. The musicians, who met in Portugal, found a unique way of interacting with songs in Spanish and English, bringing sounds and grooves through percussion and loop stations.
Psychles
Honest, unabashed, hard hitting. A combination of punk and its many influences, brought together by the individuality of each member of this multicultural mash up. British front man Charlie’s punchy vocals and downstroke punk rhythm guitar dance melodically with Polish lead blues guitarist Matteo. Italian bassist Tommy charges with his driving melodic dissonance, sparring with Portuguese drummer João's fast contemporary jazz beats.
Marco Campaniça
Marco Campaniça is an artistic project created by the Portuguese musician Marco Vieira, a reflection of 15 years of living in the Southwest of Alentejo, where he discovered the ‘Viola de Arame’ or ‘Viola Campaniça’ (Campaniça Guitar). A result of an intense research alongside the few remaining Campaniça Guitar players in Portugal, the project keeps the tradition of the typical songs that tell the stories and life experiences of the people of this Portuguese region, taking us on a musical journey through the unique landscapes of Alentejo.
Plantada
Launched in Lisbon, in 2017, Plantada is the result of the encounter between Wagner Cidreira, Aleh Santos e Theu Nasci. A friendship that was made through the passion for music, especially Reggae Music. With the addition of Felipe Siqueira Campos, Negoleo, Miguel Franco, o PICA e Ilia Kushner, an independent Portuguese Reggae Music band was born with a Brazilian accent and a cosmopolitan vibe.
Bambarock
BAMBAROCK was born from an informal encounter between Brazilian Musicians in Lisbon. This encounter led to the start of a project that seeks to diffuse different musical genres such as samba-rock, gafieira and samba-funk, rhythms that appeared in Brazil in the late 50’s through legendary Brazilian musicians such as Jorge Ben Jor, Wilson Simonal and Tim Maia.
The Sleepwalkers
The Sleepwalkers are formed by Inês on the drums, Chico on the bass, and João on the guitar. Some of The Sleepwalkers' main influences come from a mix of sounds from the 60's with contemporary Indie and Pop Rock. Since 2018, they have brought their energy to stages all over Portugal and Spain.
Madu
Since her childhood, Madu has been immersed in the world of music. Having attended the Conservatório Pernambucano de Música and studied contemporary dance for 8 years, which turned her into a performer that uses both the body and voice as forms of expression. Her roots from the North East of Brazil are a big influence in everything she creates. An immigrant in Lisbon and home sick, she decided to showcase her native culture and characteristics from the people of her city, Recife, bringing poetry and original songs with her band, composed by Ely Janoville playing acoustic guitar, Gonzales Neto on textures and electric guitar and Juju Batera on drums. Madu's concert is full of energy, rhythm and communion between the artist, the band and the public.
Luizga
LUIZGA is the alter-ego ofLuiz Gabriel Lopes, a Brazilian artist raised in the region of Minas Gerais and rooted in many different places. Since 2010 he’s been travelling the world with his guitar, playing all over Brazil, Latin America, Europe and Asia. His work brings many nuances of Brazilian music in a very singular way, creating a chemistry with the artist’s voice and guitar, where rhythms such as ‘sambas’, ‘ijexás’, ‘xotes’ and ‘maracatus’ are born. A vibrant and affective piece of work, a blue print of life.
Cachupa Psicadélica
Born and raised in Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente, in Cape Verde, the artist known as Lula’s grew up in the 80’s and fell in love with Seattle rock in his teenage years, in a Mindelo of ‘latin rockers’. One day he found himself in the cross path of his Cachupa Piscadélica: ‘’Music for photosynthesis. Music from deep Cape Verde, a cultural nation.’’ Cachupa Piscadélica was nominated for musical artist of the year in 2017 at the “Somos Cabo Verde – Melhores do Ano” awards and has collaborated with names such as Branko (Buraka Som Sistema), Cristina Branco, Mayra Andrade, Octa Push e Throes + the Shine.
Malotira
Malotira is a band that plays traditional Mediterranean music, bringing the musical diversity of the region and shining light on its shared culture. Malotira presents a traditional repertoire of Italian, Greek, Slavic, Sephardic and Romani in more than 15 languages and dialects, with a vibrant display of dancing, captivating vocals and unique instrumentation through the accordion, violin, percussions and guitar.
Napalma
NAPALMA brings to ODX a mix of Afro-Brazilian sounds, percussions, electronic beats, brass and eclectic vocals, creating an explosive groove. The Brazilian musician Cid Travaglia is the driving force and co-producer behind the powerful electronic programming; playing djembe, whistles, samples and using recycled instruments.
Dani Sou
Dani Sou is a Brazilian artist based in Lisbon, where he has been spreading his energy through music for the past four years. With influences from reggae, samba, bossa nova and funk music, he brings a lively and dancy presence to his sound; the result of mixing traditional elements of Brazilian music with classic international themes.
De Nada
De Nada is an acoustic quartet based in Germany. With roots in rumba, jazz and flamenco, they play mediterranean gyspy jazz with 3 guitars and one bass guitar as their instruments.
Johnny Highseas
Cockney Blues, folk artist Johnny Highseas plays a mix of original ballads and folk classics.