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Sorpresa: chinese aux “carna vale”

Cradled in the mixture of carnival, the party presents the trio Chinese Man and brings together different strands, arts and music, in the block La Folie. Joie de Vivre amis! 

The party, created in ancient Greece to celebrate fertility and good harvests, gained recognition and became popular only in the Middle Ages, when supported by Christianity, was conducted in a "farewell of meat" or "Carne vale" (meat allowed) in Latin. However, the carnival was only an inspiration to us later- with its parades and costumes- when appeared in the Victorian society (1837-1901), a time when Paris was the main reference. Nowadays, the times have changed and everything has changed, however it's still keeps its madness alive: with diversity, joy and "Sorpresa" (Surprise+ Luck)". The party is set to roll on Thrusday (16/02) at the Cultural Center Maria Teresa Vieira (near the Tiradentes square).

Far away from the traditional image and origin of carnival, the party Sorpresa looks forward seizing the environment out of control typical of carnival, to please several people who are not so fancy of street blocks. Besides the Sorpresa, what really will surprise us is the mixture of concept be it artistic or musical. The fact that the idea itself started from the visit of the band Chinese Man, a interesting French trio that highlights exactly for their eclectic mixture of rhythms, can serve as an example."The proposal is give an option to the people who are not so up to being in the panic and confusion of blocks. To seize the opportunity of Chinese Man to come and introduce us the sound they make, a hip hop with different electronic rhythms. Black music very well differentiated and not very explored" states Fernando Barbosa, from the collective La Folie, who organises the event alongside with the clothing brand Cabron, from Marcel Gonçalves. Without mentioning the support of others, as seen on the flyer.

Supported by the different sound of the mixture of the label, group and family, the party was able to attract more original proposals, as the artistic intervention of Marcelo Ment and Bruno Big, who'll take part of the work developed on the streets to a live presentation at the party. In fact, Ment is also exhibiting "Contrastes" at Cultural Space Eletrobras Furnas in Botafogo. "As soon as Ment discovered that the Chinese would come, he immediately wanted to participate. He met the group in France and didn't want to be left outside. We didn't plan anything regarding art, it just happened spontaneously, pure partnership" claims Fernando, who also highlights the intervention of Henrique Madeira, “the dude from all covers on underground arts in Rio. Besides snaping the event, the photographer also promises a live session of Light Painting, a technique that allows paint the environment with ink, without leaving a drop of ink in the floor. It's light, camera and action. (we'll talk about in this in detail in further posts). 

To thicken the broth mixture to this "Carne Vale" and without neglecting the quality of the special ingredient: the sound. Sorpresa also announced: Rockphonne, the musical project signed by Fernando Barbosa; Machital, a true collector of sound; Glocal: the pair who does not allow São Paulo to go to bed early;and Ricardo Estrella, which will seal the night without letting anyone go early home. Taking everything into consideration it really seems a party with a selective and differentiated type of sound. The mixture is pure...... party! "Carnival is a festival, of fun and joy... No matter of what kind of music is playing, what matters is the quality and feeling of togetherness around the people of this crazy, carnal party" adds Fernando, who warns that those interested in this party will necessarily have to send an email confirming their presence. They will then better understand the Sorprese! Confirm your presence!  lafoliegrotte@gmail.com

More on Chinese Man: http://www.chinesemanrecords.com/

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