10 years of Sofrito with Hugo Mendez

Two of Sydney’s premier Tropical dance floor families Pineapple Republic and Afrobrasiliana: Tropical Discotheque combine to present 10 years of Sofrito Records with Hugo Mendez (UK). A very special evening and celebration of International sounds from Africa, Latin America, The Caribbean and beyond. Join us as we take you on a Tropical voyage with stops along the way in many of our favourite musical hot spots. From Cumbia classics to Nigerian Afro-boogie, Soca and Zouk, Haitian funk and everything in between, the vibes and rhythms are strong with the best Tropical heaters to move your mind, body and soul! Hugo Mendez – Sofrito (UK) Sofrito: Tropical Discotheque is a collective of DJs, producers and artists that combine a love of Tropical rhythms with a firm basis in modern club culture. Rooted in the legendary Tropical Warehouse Parties in East London, Sofrito mixes up vintage sounds from across the tropics with modern productions and exclusive dub plate specials, bridging the gap between eras and continents to produce a unique and intense sound that has seen them play at clubs and festivals across the world. The Sofrito label covers everything from Nigerian acid boogie to raw Gwo Ka rhythms, futuristic sounds from new European producers and heavy Latin vibes from the Pacific coast of Colombia. Paris-based Hugo Mendez has travelled extensively in order to produce ground breaking compilations for labels such as Strut, Soundway, Jazzman and Nascente and DJs regularly across Europe. http://www.sofrito.co.uk/ On support Mike Who Senor Bolivar Tom Studdy El Chino Astronafrica Walking Fish The Burdekin Hotel, Level 1, 2 Oxford St Darlinghurst. $10 on the door. Come vibe to heavyweight Tropical selections all night. Happy Birthday Sofrito!