It doesn’t seem like 10 years ago that three friends threw a Brazilian party and had such a great turn out that hundreds had to be turned away at the door. NYC’s veteran Club/Radio DJ, DJ True, got together with DJ/Percussionist, Miller Cruz and Event Producer, Joann Jimenez to put all their efforts into a vision named ALMA. ALMA translates to soul in Portuguese (and Spanish) but is also an acronym; “All for the Love of Music & Art”. The team was complete when they made upcoming singer/DJ, Manchildblack the host for the festivities and the rest became a part of NYC nightlife history.
Coming from the soul, all for the love of the music and art was exhibited at every event. These two Brazilian DJs combined their vast knowledge of music and wide network of talent to create a bold new sound with a feel that lent itself to a spiritual revival at some moments and a debaucherous carnaval at others. This sound quickly won the world over with big batucada beats, a soulful NYC cool and a high caliber of musical guests that shared their love of Brazilian culture and it’s varied inspired styles. Their events have featured Louie Vega and The Elements of Life, Joe Claussell, Rich Medina, Osunlade, Bobbito, The Martinez Brothers, DJ Afro, DJ Karizma, Turntables on the Hudson, King Britt and an endless list of underground dance music’s favorite artists.
The ALMA events ran for five years and abruptly ended to the sadness of many of its fans. Now, five years since it’s end, the original ALMA team gets together for a one time only event to kick off this year's carnaval! Expect all of the elements that made this party both famous and infamous to be in full gear as they celebrate the relocation of Miller Cruz to Germany.
Many have tried to fill the void that the ALMA parties left behind, but very few have even come close. Don't miss your last chance to see why this party was adored by so many.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
7pm - 2am
Joann Jimenez and Manchildblack
present
ALMA NYC Reunion
'A Journey into Neo-Brazilian Fusion'
resident DJs:
DJ True and Miller Cruz
and Special Guests
* 7-9pm * 2 for 1 Caiprinhas * Happy Hour *
Free (7-8pm) :: $5 (8-9pm)
$10 (10pm-2a with RSVP to muzikbutrfly@gmail.com)
$15 (10pm-2a without RSVP)
Sullivan Room
218 Sullivan Street
(between 3rd Street & Bleecker)
Invitation: https://www.facebook.com/events/204612762997424/
Photos: https://www.facebook.com/media...850715006&type=1
Music: http://www.soundcloud.com/almanyc
Video: https://www.facebook.com/photo...?v=10152424642995007