The Marula Café, Barcelona: fun, friendly, funky and fresh. Read on to discover this month’s event listings…

Thursday, Feb. 4

23h. Dj set. Awambabuluba: DJ Fonsoul + DJ Turista Bang Bang

Turista Bang Bang, part of the monthly line up of the Rock’n’ Roll night A Wamba Buluba Cub, is opening the month this Thursday, alongside DJ Fonsoul.

A Wamba Buluba Rock’n’Roll Club, a night hosted every Thursday in Marula Café, is already well known on the music scene, showcasing emerging groups and talents. A Wamba Buluba is a well-known name on the music circuit, aiming to inspire the energy of this intimate club with local DJs and resident bands as well as opening their doors to international bands and groups, gearing them with the opportunity to diversify the eclectic mix of sounds this night has to offer.

 

Friday, Feb. 5

23h. Dj set. Anibalson + Miguelito Superstar

A collector of Afro-Caribbean vinyls, the majority of which jazz, soul and funk, Anibalson started to break the music scene of Barcelona in 2003 at the notorious Razzmatazz. In the same year, he became resident at Sifó Bar, where he stayed for an uninterrupted 6 years, alongside his residencies at U-Collective as well as other more underground clubs in Barcelona. In 2007 he founded RavalGroove Records, and later on in 2012 he founded Funk&Soul Records with his friends. Currently he is focussing on groove and funk styles, which will transcend Marula together with the sounds of the fantastic Miguelito Superstar.

 

Saturday, Feb. 6

22h. Concert. (5€ entry) Trío Feta

This happening Greek band, Trío Feta, offer an extensive collection of traditional Greek folk music, guaranteeing an authentic Greek fiesta.

00h. Dj set. The Presidentes

Every Saturday night, The Presidentes take you on a music journey through Afro-Carribean music, delivering soul, funk and disco sessions, alongside jazz and boogaloo…

 

Sunday, Feb. 7

23h. Dj set. We Funk Jam session + DJ Timber

Every Sunday Marula offers a Jam session of funk, alongside DJ Timber, notoriously skilled to deliver fresh Latin and soul music.

 

Wednesday, Feb. 10

23h. Dj set. World Groove sessions + D.O.P

 

Thursday, Feb. 11

23h. Dj set. Awambabuluba: Eneida Fever + El Monkey (A.k.a. Harry Callahan)

Eneida Fever has had a lot of experience in Barcelona’s nightlife scene, from her modernist era and the creation of Magic in the air club, to the present day. We welcome her again to Marula, hand in hand with Harry Callahan, or as he is better known, El Monkey.

 

Friday, Feb. 12

22h. Concert. (8€ entry) Leila

With distinctive Hip-hop and R&B sounds, Leila returns to the people of Barcelona to fill Marula with her soul, funk, blues and gospel vibes, accompanied by exquisite vocal harmonies.

00h. Dj set. Harry Callahan + DJ Timber

Two classic Marula DJ’s: Harry Callahan, from The Presidentes, plays back to back with DJ Timber, exuding warm Latin soul rhythms.

 

Saturday, Feb. 13

22h. Concert. Barcelona Gipsy Balkan Orchestra

The seven passionate musicians that make up the BGKO explore classic gypsy sounds as well as extending their inspiration to a wider musical genre, merging traditional Balkan music with a multi-ethnic culture.

00h. Dj set. The Presidentes

 

Sunday, Feb. 14

23h. Dj set. We Funk Jam session + DJ Timber

 

Wednesday, Feb. 17

23h. Dj set. World Groove sessions + D.O.P

 

Thursday, Feb. 18

21h. Concert. Awambabuluba: Sex Museum + Three Grandaddies

Sex Museum, with their funky blend of Rock’n’Roll and raw Garage, play alongside the Three Grandaddies, with their rhythmic mix of classic blues and R&B.

00h. Dj set. DJ Turista Bang Bang

 

Friday, Feb. 1922h. Concert. (5€ entry) Gafieira

Gafieira deliver Brazilian music based on samba funk and samba rock, with a small class before the performance with professor Ramón Barau.

00h. Dj set. Freaky Flo

Freaky Flop Party are ready to bring you the best of Marula’s characteristic disco and funk.

 

Saturday, Feb. 20

22h. Concert. Frankie Chávez

Frankie Chávez, one of the most original musicians of the new Portuguese musical scene, delivers a surprising revelation of folk, rock and blues.

00h. Dj set. The Presidentes

 

Sunday, Feb. 21

23h. Dj set. We Funk Jam session +DJ Timber

 

Wednesday, Feb. 24

 23h. Dj set. World Groove sessions + D.O.P

 

Thursday, Feb. 25

22h. Concert. (7/10€ entry) Awambabuluba: Dirty Rockets + The Love me nots

A mix of 1950’s Mississipi and ‘70’s New York, the Dirty Rockets deliver a combination of origin and destination to produce fresh, powerful and personal sounds. The Dirty Rockets will perform with The Love me nots, who are hot on the American music scene, producing fresh Rock’n’Roll rhythms.

00h. Dj set. DJ Moonwolf + DJ Turista Bang Bang

 

Friday, Feb. 26

22h. Concert. (5€ entry) The Handclappers

The Handclappers notoriously connect the sweat of the stage with the energy of the dance floor, the organic with the synthetic, dance with sex, and Punk with Funk and Disco. Searching for a balance between electronic beats and ‘rock’ sound, the band won’t leave you feeling indifferent …

00h. Dj set. Dj Kisa + Antonio Requena

Passionately blending hip-hop with Afro-Carribean vibes, except funky fresh sounds and plenty of dancing…

 

Saturday, Feb. 27

22h. Concert. (5€ entry) Beagle.

Beagle deliver jazz fused with funk, rock and pop, offering an eclectic mix of instrumental sounds.

00h. Dj set. The Presidentes

 

Sunday, Feb. 28

23h. Dj set. We Funk Jam session + DJ Timber