In today’s precarious times, the world needs more all-inclusive, take-no-BS bands like Democratoz. A product of their Oran roots, the group is perpetuating the spirit of raï (literally “opinion”, an influential musical genre born from Bedouin desert music and pop) for the 21st Century, boosting it with a reggae backbone and party vibe. These[…]
Bossa has been getting its due props lately. Recent write-ups in The Washingtonian and The Washington Post peg Bossa as the go-to joint for eclectic tastes and underground vibes. With the closing of DC institution Bohemian Caverns, The Washingtonian recommends Bossa as a fine spot to get your music fix, highlighting Alfred Mojica –[…]
Sitali Siyolwe is one of those singular artists that has diehard fans on standby with the phrase, “I knew him back in the day”. His shows are collisions of genres that ride on the wings of lyrics so unusual and elegant that they supersize every sentiment they impart. It’s not[…]
Tony Tovar noticed a Latin Jazz deficit in DC, so he decided to do something about it. “The Latin Jazz scene in DC could be much better,” he said. “There is a definite calling for it.” Luckily for Bossa, Tony heeded the call and in December of 2014 brought together[…]