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"Connoisseur of rare Latin American recordings, Carlos René’s musical library spans everything from cumbia, bolero, psych and soul to guaracha and Latin garage, all united by irresistible hip-shaking grooves. Keeping it strictly vinyl, the co-founder of Mexico City’s Casa Calypso makes a hugely welcome return to Bristol with his ‘50s through to the ‘80s Latin and Caribbean music expertise in tow. "
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A clubnight held at The Jam Jar on Friday 9th May. The event starts at 23:00.
La Bomba - Psychedelic Afro-Latin Dance Party - starring crate-digger supreme, Carlos René!
Join us for a captivating musical journey through the vibrant sounds of Latin America, Africa & beyond. Starring Mexico City’s cratedigger extraordinaire, Carlos René, co-founder of Casa Calypso record shop in Mexico City. Anyone who came to the last session at The Jam Jar, or has heard Carlos' NTS Radio show, or youtube channel, will know how deep this man goes!
Carlos specializes in uncovering rare and forgotten Latin American recordings and has a passion for a diverse range of genres, an explosive mix of cumbia, mambo, guaracha, calypso, merecumbé, porro, son, gaita, cha cha chá, boogaloo, latin garage and latin funk. Let Carlos take you on a trip through the infectious grooves of Latin America that will keep your hips moving into the wee hours.
Captivating audiences since 2002, Carlos René, has been a pioneer in the DJ/digger scene, both nationally and internationally. With a deep-rooted love for Jamaican music, he established Hot-Shot Sound System, a trailblazing DJ duo that popularized ska, rocksteady, and early reggae in Mexico. As a vinyl purist, he became one of the first DJs in Mexico City to exclusively spin 45rpm records.
From 2015 to 2018, Carlos managed Dedos Sucios, a niche record shop in Mexico City specializing in 45s. Recently, his focus has been on unearthing forgotten Mexican recordings from the '50s to the '80s, showcasing his finds on his NTS Radio show and YouTube channels. In 2022, he co-founded Casa Calypso Record Shop, further cementing his dedication to the world of music and vinyl culture.
With a career spanning over two decades, Carlos René remains a trailblazer in the DJ scene, captivating audiences with his eclectic taste and exceptional talent. As he continues to explore new sounds and rhythms with his unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting diverse sounds from around the world.
https://youtube.com/@CarlosRene
https://www.nts.live/shows/carlos-rene
Bristol’s La Bomba duo of John Stapleton (Wanted Records) and Boom Operator have for the last 6 years been throwing parties playing worldwide vintage vinyl and bringing the best in global live bands to the coolest venues in the city and beyond. From West Africa to South America, highlife to cumbia, new discoveries to established classics, every track is a dancefloor detonator beyond compare - in fact LA BOMBA!
Fri 9th May
The Jam Jar
11pm-3am
Entry requirements: 18+
Join us for a captivating musical journey through the vibrant sounds of Latin America, Africa & beyond. Starring Mexico City’s cratedigger extraordinaire, Carlos René, co-founder of Casa Calypso record shop in Mexico City. Anyone who came to the last session at The Jam Jar, or has heard Carlos' NTS Radio show, or youtube channel, will know how deep this man goes!
Carlos specializes in uncovering rare and forgotten Latin American recordings and has a passion for a diverse range of genres, an explosive mix of cumbia, mambo, guaracha, calypso, merecumbé, porro, son, gaita, cha cha chá, boogaloo, latin garage and latin funk. Let Carlos take you on a trip through the infectious grooves of Latin America that will keep your hips moving into the wee hours.
Captivating audiences since 2002, Carlos René, has been a pioneer in the DJ/digger scene, both nationally and internationally. With a deep-rooted love for Jamaican music, he established Hot-Shot Sound System, a trailblazing DJ duo that popularized ska, rocksteady, and early reggae in Mexico. As a vinyl purist, he became one of the first DJs in Mexico City to exclusively spin 45rpm records.
From 2015 to 2018, Carlos managed Dedos Sucios, a niche record shop in Mexico City specializing in 45s. Recently, his focus has been on unearthing forgotten Mexican recordings from the '50s to the '80s, showcasing his finds on his NTS Radio show and YouTube channels. In 2022, he co-founded Casa Calypso Record Shop, further cementing his dedication to the world of music and vinyl culture.
With a career spanning over two decades, Carlos René remains a trailblazer in the DJ scene, captivating audiences with his eclectic taste and exceptional talent. As he continues to explore new sounds and rhythms with his unwavering commitment to preserving and promoting diverse sounds from around the world.
https://youtube.com/@CarlosRene
https://www.nts.live/shows/carlos-rene
Bristol’s La Bomba duo of John Stapleton (Wanted Records) and Boom Operator have for the last 6 years been throwing parties playing worldwide vintage vinyl and bringing the best in global live bands to the coolest venues in the city and beyond. From West Africa to South America, highlife to cumbia, new discoveries to established classics, every track is a dancefloor detonator beyond compare - in fact LA BOMBA!
Fri 9th May
The Jam Jar
11pm-3am
Entry requirements: 18+
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