| May 22, 2009 9:00 pm | to | May 23, 2009 2:00 am |
| May 23, 2009 9:00 pm | to | May 24, 2009 2:00 am |
| May 24, 2009 9:00 pm | to | May 25, 2009 2:00 am |
Carnival Fever Brings the Bacchanal to the Bay
(May 11, 2009) SAN FRANCISCO, CA – For Immediate Release
Maisha Productions proudly present the latest installment of their popular world music series, Carnival Fever. Held over three nights at Project One — San Francisco’s chic-est new nightspot — the event promises to be the after-party of record for San Francisco’s Carnival weekend, which brings tens of thousands of costumed revelers every year to SF’s Mission District.
As always, Carnival Fever brings music from and inspired by the African Diaspora, with an emphasis on Latin, Caribbean and Southern American music. It’s the perfect warm-up for the upcoming summer months, with hotness on the dancefloor that’s sure to be contagious. As event promoter Jeremiah Kpoh, aka DJ Jeremiah, says, “Carnival Fever is one of my favorite seasonal parties that Maisha Productions does every year. It’s always a good time and a great way to keep the energy on the dancefloor flowing after the Carnival parade. The vibe is very festive.”
The lineup for each night features some of the Bay Area’s best and most innovative global groove DJs who bring the carnival spirit to life. Opening night, May 22nd, kicks off with DJ Vanka (Stellar Trax), a Belgian expatriate who’s somewhat of a SF club legend, as well as a master of all things Latin; Brazilian specialists DJ Kento Braza and DJ Fausto Sousa, spinning samba, baile funk, and brasilectro; and a live set of authentic samba and pagode music from Groupo de Sete (BraziLive).
There will be no time to recover, however, as May 23rd’s set promises to be equally scorching. Not only will the night feature celebrated “Beatsauce” alumni J-Boogie (Om Records/Dubtronic Science) and Wisdom (aka Papi Chocolate) — party-rockin’ mainstays of the SF DJ scene for over a decade — but also a special DJ set by Erick Santero (who’s just released his sophomore artist album El Hijo de Obatala, an electronic invocation to the Orishas over reggaeton, salsa, and other South-of-the-Equator flavors). As if that wasn’t enough, celebrated Mission District percussion troupe Loco Bloco adds live drumming to the proceedings.
The fiesta continues May 24th, when Carnival Fever presents it’s first-ever all-female DJ night. This very special evening features Similak Chyld (FTC/Fabric8/Farmer Brown), Dulce de Leche, and Emancipation on the decks, spinning all varieties of Latin-tinged beats, from house to breaks to reggaeton to cumbia to merengue to salsa.
Whether you’re arriving in a sequined costume and headdress or just wearing your dancing shoes and a smile, you won’t want to miss Carnival Fever: three solid nights of Latin grooves, tropical vibes, and beautiful people to make your Carnival experience as authentic and enjoyable as possible.
For more information, visit www.MaishaProductions.com
Media contact: Jeremiah Kpoh, Jeremiah@maishaproductions.com or (415) 377-4879
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