Sam Redmore & The Mighty Magoo
Tropical Soundclash @ Gwdihw, Cardiff
Sat 16 June
Looking for some heat this June? We all know the sun can be an elusive character in Britain, but Gwdihw have got some surefire sunshine for everyone in the shape of Tropical Soundclash. Prolific DJ and producer Sam Redmore has teamed up with The Mighty Magoo on percussion, and concocted a sweltering fusion of styles and flavours that transport you around the globe from one paradise dancefloor to the next.
Tropical Soundclash have been packing shows in Birmingham since they launched last October with their infectious show, which takes afrobeat, highlife, samba, salsa and cumbia, and then pours house, broken-beat and bass into the mix. Redmore has had heavy support from Craig Charles, who regularly plays his releases on his Radio 6 show, and when Gilles Peterson and Quantic are big fans too, you know you’re in good hands. Meanwhile, Magoo’s live work with Overproof Soundsystem, 1Eye and Manos Pa’arriba has already seen him tour the world.
The Afrobeat Edit of James Brown’s I Feel Good is a great place to start for anyone new to Redmore’s stuff. It’s also a great example of the kind of funked-out irresistible grooves that these two rhythm kings will be rolling out in Gwdihw. Umbrellas in drinks suggested, dancing shoes a must! PADDY CATTRAN
Admission: £tbc. Info: 029 2039 7933
