Hey kids, normally I hate to go out to events I learn at the same day, I don’t know why but I feel like I should prepare myself to it. (the downside of it is if I learn about a concert too early then it has a handicap of becoming a burden for me). However today there’s a band in town, that I really can’t miss because of this obsessive behaviour. Forro in the Dark has constantly been gracing our radioshows etc. with their excellent album “Bonfires of Sao Joao” on Nublu, but we hadn’t done a feature of them (shame).

This album’s really the most easy going and cheerful album that we’ve listened to in a few months, completely packed with percussion (including a triangle!), tropical vibes, flute, guitar and it’s seen as the best representation of Forro, the traditional dance & music of northeastern Brazil channeled into a highly accessible easy listening mentality (unlike some of the stale latin jazz). As if this wasn’t enough, the album features guests like Cibo Matto’s Miha Hatori, David Byrne and Bebel Gilberto. This album is pure gold, and I strongly advice you (in fact I would force you right away) to see them live if you’re around in Istanbul, I’ve heard that they’re here to play 3 shows, in Ghetto, Nublu boss and sax player Ilhan Ersahin’s new club and I guarantee you’ll leave with a huge smile on your face. Don’t miss!!!

PS: These guys sure know how to rock, very fun to watch live, however the place was quite empty because it’s thursday and there was some more popular events (e.g Asia Argento djing), I might join them once more tomorrow, hopefully there will be some more people!. Here are some photos I took from yesterday night. Also if you’re around Istanbul, tonight we have the queen of spoken word poetry Ms. Ursula Rucker @ Babylon.